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Index of Plant Families (3 families in this page)

CAESALPINIACEAE
Caesalpinia
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FABACEAE
Pea
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MIMOSACEAE
Acacias
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CAESALPINIACEAE

Caesalpinia Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Caesalpinia gilliesii
(Wallich ex Hook.)Wallich ex D. Dietr.

Yellow Bird Of Paradise,
Dwarf Poinciana,
Mexican Bird Of Paradise 		No Name May-Sep Caesalpinia gilliesii / Yellow Bird of Paradise Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Poinciana gilliesii
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Caesalpinia sappan
L.

Sappanwood,
Indian Brazilwood,
Bukkun Wood 		No Name Mar-Jun Caesalpinia sappan / Sappanwood Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Biancaea sappan
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Ceratonia siliqua
L.

Carob,
St. John's Bread,
Locust Bean 		Ħarruba Oct-Nov Ceratonia siliqua / Carob Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Inconclusive status Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule II of legal notice LN200/2011) and cannot be pruned or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Cercis siliquastrum
L.

Judas Tree,
Mediterranean Redbud 		Siġra Ta' Ġuda,
Ħarrub Ta' Ġuda 		Mar-May Cercis siliquastrum / Judas Tree Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule II of legal notice LN200/2011) and cannot be pruned or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Senna alexandrina
Miller

Alexandrian Senna,
Egyptian Senna,
East Indian Senna 		No Name Mar-Apr Senna alexandrina / Alexandrian Senna -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Cassia alexandrina
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Senna pendula
(Willd.) Irwin & Barn.

Christmas Senna,
Golden Shower,
Pendant Senna 		No Name Dec-Apr Senna pendula / Christmas Senna Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Cassia bicapsularis
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)




FABACEAE

Pea Family

 The Fabaceae are mostly herbs but include also shrubs and trees found in both temperate and tropical areas. They comprise one of the largest families of flowering plants, numbering some 400 genera and 10,000 species. The leaves are stipulate, nearly always alternate, and range from pinnately or palmately compound to simple. Like the other legume families the petiole base is commonly enlarged into a pulvinus. The flowers are slightly to strongly perigynous, zygomorphic, and commonly in racemes, spikes, or heads. The perianth commonly consists of a calyx and corolla of 5 segments each. The petals are overlapping (imbricate) in bud with the posterior petal (called the banner or flag) outermost (i.e., exterior) in position. The petals are basically distinct except for variable connation of the two lowermost ones called the keel petals. The lateral petals are often called the wings. The androecium most commonly consists of 10 stamens in two groups (i.e., they are diadelphous with 9 stamens in one bundle and the 10th stamen more or less distinct). The pistil is simple, comprising a single style and stigma, and a superior ovary with one locule containing 2-many marginal ovules. The fruit is usually a legume.
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Anagyris foetida
L.

Stinking Bean Trefoil,
Purging Trefoil 		Fula Tal-Klieb Jan-May Anagyris foetida / Stinking Bean Trefoil Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule I of LN200/2011 AND schedule III of LN311/2006) and cannot be pruned or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Anthyllis hermanniae subsp. melitensis
Brullo & Giusso

Maltese Yellow Kidney Vetch,
Maltese Shrubby Kidney Vetch 		Ħatba S-sewda Ta' Malta,
Ħatba S-safra Ta' Malta 		Apr-Jun Anthyllis hermanniae subsp. melitensis / Maltese Yellow Kidney Vetch Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Aspalathus cretica
ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule III and VIII of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Anthyllis vulneraria subsp. maura
(G.Beck) Maire

Common Kidney Vetch,
Mediterranean Kidney Vetch 		Silla Tal-blat Mar-May Anthyllis vulneraria subsp. maura / Common Kidney Vetch Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Anthyllis maritima
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Astragalus boeticus
L.

Yellow Milk Vetch Kafe' Messikan Mar-May Astragalus boeticus / Yellow Milk Vetch Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Astragalus baeticus
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Astragalus hamosus
L.

Southern Milk Vetch,
European Milk Vetch 		No Name Mar-Apr Astragalus hamosus / Southern Milk Vetch Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Astragalus buceras
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Astragalus sesameus
L.

Small-flowered Milk Vetch No Name Feb-May Astragalus sesameus / Small-flowered Milk Vetch Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Astragalus saguntinus
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Bituminaria bituminosa
(L.) Stirton

Pitch Trefoil,
Arabian Scurf Pea,
Scurf Pea 		Silla Tal-mogħoż,
Silla Qatranija 		Jan-Jun Bituminaria bituminosa / Pitch Trefoil -
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Main Synonym :
   Psoralea bituminosa
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Coronilla scorpioides
(L.) Koch

Yellow Crown Vetch,
Annual Scorpion Vetch,
Scorpion Crown Vetch 		Xeħt L-imħabba,
Morra 		Mar-May Coronilla scorpioides / Yellow Crown Vetch Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Arthrolobium scorpioides
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Coronilla valentina
L.

Shrubby Crown Vetch Koronilla Feb-Apr Coronilla valentina / Shrubby Crown Vetch -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)
Hedysarum coronarium
L.

Sulla,
Sulla Vetch,
Italian Sanfoin 		Silla Mar-May Hedysarum coronarium / Sulla Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Hedysarum glomeratum
F.G. Dietrich

Clustered Sulla Silla Selvaġġa Mar-May Hedysarum glomeratum / Clustered Sulla Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Hedysarum capitatum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Hedysarum spinosissimum
L.

Spiny Sulla Silla Bix-xewk Mar-May Hedysarum spinosissimum / Spiny Sulla Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Hedysarum pallens
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Hippocrepis ciliata
Willdenow

Lesser Horseshoe Vetch Xintilli Mar-May Hippocrepis ciliata / Lesser Horseshoe Vetch Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Hippocrepis dicarpa
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Hippocrepis emerus
(L.) Lassen

Pale Crown Vetch No Name Feb-Apr Hippocrepis emerus / Pale Crown Vetch Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Coronilla emerus
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) This species is believed to have become extinct from our islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Hippocrepis multisiliquosa
L.

Many-flowered Horseshoe Vetch Xintilli Komuni Mar-May Hippocrepis multisiliquosa / Many-flowered Horseshoe Vetch Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Hippocrepis ambigua
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Hippocrepis unisiliquosa
Sprengel

Single-flowered Horseshoe Vetch,
-flowered Horseshoe Vetch 		Xintilli żgħira Mar-May Hippocrepis unisiliquosa / Single-flowered Horseshoe Vetch Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Hippocrepis unisiliquosa
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Hymenocarpos circinnatus
(L.) Savi

Spiny Kidney Vetch Nefel Ta' Għawdex Mar-Apr Hymenocarpos circinnatus / Spiny Kidney Vetch -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Circinnus circinnatus
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Lathyrus annuus
L.

Annual Pea,
Annual Sweet Pea,
Red Fodder Pea 		No Name Apr-May Lathyrus annuus / Annual Pea Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Lathyrus chius
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Lathyrus aphaca
L.

Yellow Vetchling,
Yellow Pea,
Yellow-flowered Pea 		Porvlina Mar-May Lathyrus aphaca / Yellow Vetchling Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Lathyrus affinis
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Lathyrus cicera
L.

Chickling Vetch,
Red Vetching 		Ġilbiena Tas-Serp Mar-Apr Lathyrus cicera / Chickling Vetch Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Lathyrus clymenum
L.

Crimson Pea,
Spanish Vetch 		Ġilbiena Tas-serp Mar-May Lathyrus clymenum / Crimson Pea Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Lathyrus articulatus var. clymenum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Lathyrus gorgoni
Parlatore

R Pea No Name Feb-Apr Lathyrus gorgoni / R Pea Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Lathyrus amoenus
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Lathyrus inconspicuus
L.

Inconspicuous Pea,
Solitary-flowered Pea 		No Name Feb-Apr Lathyrus inconspicuus / Inconspicuous Pea Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Lathyrus erectus
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Lathyrus ochrus
(L.) DC.

Pale Pea,
Cyprus Vetch 		Ġilbiena Bajda Mar-May Lathyrus ochrus / Pale Pea Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Lathyrus odoratus
L.

Sweet Pea No Name Mar-Oct Lathyrus odoratus / Sweet Pea -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Lathyrus cyprius
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Lathyrus setifolius
L.

Red Pea No Name Mar-Apr Lathyrus setifolius / Red Pea Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Lathyrus sphaericus
Retzius

Round Pea No Name Mar-May Lathyrus sphaericus / Round Pea -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Lathyrus coccineus
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Lotus cytisoides
L.

Grey Birdsfoot Trefoil Għantux Tal-blat Feb-Jun Lotus cytisoides / Grey Birdsfoot Trefoil Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Lotus creticus subsp. cytisoides
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Lotus edulis
L.

Edible Birdsfoot Trefoil Qrempuċ Mar-May Lotus edulis / Edible Birdsfoot Trefoil Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Lotus halophilus
Boissier & Spruner

Sand Restharrow,
Sea Birdsfoot Trefoil 		Għantux Tar-Ramel Mar-Apr Lotus halophilus / Sand Restharrow Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Lotus pusillus
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule III and VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Lotus ornithopodioides
L.

Clustered Birdsfoot Trefoil,
Common Birdsfoot Trefoil 		Għantux Sieq L-għasfur Feb-May Lotus ornithopodioides / Clustered Birdsfoot Trefoil Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Lotus preslii
Tenore

No Name Għantux Mar-Jun Lotus preslii / no name Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Lotus corniculatus subsp. preslii
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Medicago arabica
(L.) Hudson

Spotted Medick Nefel Mar-May Medicago arabica / Spotted Medick Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Medicago maculata
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Medicago arborea
L.

Tree Medick,
Shrub Medick,
Moon Trefoil 		Siġret In-nefel Mar-May Medicago arborea / Tree Medick -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Medicago ciliaris
(L.) L. Allioni

Ciliate Medick Nefel Mar-May Medicago ciliaris / Ciliate Medick Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Medicago intertexta subsp. ciliata
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Medicago doliata
Carmignani

Straight-spined Medick Nefel Mar-May Medicago doliata / Straight-spined Medick Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Medicago aculeata
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Medicago intertexta
(L.) Miller

Prickly Medick,
Calvary Medick 		Nefel Mar-May Medicago intertexta / Prickly Medick Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Medicago italica
(Miller) Fiori

Hairy Medick Nefel Mar-May Medicago italica / Hairy Medick -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Medicago tornata
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Medicago littoralis
Loiseleur

Coastal Medick,
Strand Medick 		Nefel Tax-xtut Mar-May Medicago littoralis / Coastal Medick Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Medicago arenaria
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Medicago lupulina
L.

Black Medick Nefel Iswed Mar-May Medicago lupulina / Black Medick Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Medicago appenina
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Medicago lupulina var. cupaniana
(Gussone) Boiss.

Cupani Black Medick Nefel Iswed Mar-May Medicago lupulina var. cupaniana / Cupani Black Medick Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Medicago cupaniana
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Medicago marina
L.

Sea Medick Nefel Tar-ramel Mar-May Medicago marina / Sea Medick Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Medicago minima
(L.) L.

Burr Medick,
Small Medick 		Nefel żgħir Mar-May Medicago minima / Burr Medick Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Medicago monspeliaca
(L.) Trautvetter

Hairy Trigonella Nefel Mar-May Medicago monspeliaca / Hairy Trigonella Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Trigonella monspeliaca
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Medicago murex
Willdenow

Spiny Medick Nefel Mar-May Medicago murex / Spiny Medick -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Medicago sicula
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Medicago orbicularis
(L.) Bartal

Round-fruited Medick,
Disk Medick,
Button Burclover 		Nefel Mar-May Medicago orbicularis / Round-fruited Medick Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Medicago marginata
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Medicago polymorpha
L.

Toothed Medick Nefel Komuni Mar-May Medicago polymorpha / Toothed Medick Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Medicago apiculata
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Medicago polymorpha var. brevispina
(Benth.) Heyn

Short-Toothed Medick Nefel Komuni Mar-May Medicago polymorpha var. brevispina / Short-Toothed Medick Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Medicago denticulata var. brevispina
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Medicago rigidula
(L.) Allioni

Field Medick Nefel Mar-May Medicago rigidula / Field Medick Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Medicago agrestis
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Medicago rugosa
Desrousseaux

Rugose Medick Nefel Mar-May Medicago rugosa / Rugose Medick Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Medicago elegans
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Medicago sativa
L.

Alfalfa Nefel May-Jun Medicago sativa / Alfalfa -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Medicago truncatula
Gaertner

Mediterranean Medick Nefel Mar-May Medicago truncatula / Mediterranean Medick Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Medicago tentaculata
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Medicago tuberculata
(Retzius) Willdenow

Southern Medick Nefel Mar-May Medicago tuberculata / Southern Medick -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Medicago turbinata
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Melilotus elegans
Seringe in DC.

Elegant Melilot No Name Mar-May Melilotus elegans / Elegant Melilot Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Melilotus indicus
(L.) Allioni

Small Melilot Trew Tat-toroq Mar-May Melilotus indicus / Small Melilot Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Melilotus parviflorus
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Melilotus infestus
Gussone

Round-fruited Melilot Trew Mar-May Melilotus infestus / Round-fruited Melilot Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Melilotus rigidus
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Melilotus italicus
(L.) Lamarck

Italian Melilot No Name Mar-May Melilotus italicus / Italian Melilot Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Melilotus messanensis
(L.) Allioni

Southern Melilot,
Sicilian Melilot,
Small Sweetclover 		Trew Feb-May Melilotus messanensis / Southern Melilot Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Melilotus siculus
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Melilotus segetalis
(Brotero) Seringe in DC.

Corn Melilot Trew Feb-May Melilotus segetalis / Corn Melilot Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Melilotus sulcatus subsp. segetalis
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Melilotus sulcatus
Desfontaines

Mediterranean Melilot,
Mediterranean Sweetclover 		Trew Komuni Jan-May Melilotus sulcatus / Mediterranean Melilot -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Melilotus compactus
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Ononis biflora
Desfontaines

Two-flowered Restharrow No Name Mar-May Ononis biflora / Two-flowered Restharrow Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Ononis geminiflora
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Ononis mitissima
L.

Mediterranean Restharrow Broxka Tat-tafal Apr-Jul Ononis mitissima / Mediterranean Restharrow Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Ononis natrix subsp. ramosissima
(Desfontaines) Battandier

Bush Restharrow,
Yellow Restharrow 		Broxka Ta' Għawdex Apr-May Ononis natrix subsp. ramosissima / Bush Restharrow Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Ononis foliosa
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Ononis oligophylla
Tenore

Few-leaved Restharrow Trew Tat-tafal May-Jul Ononis oligophylla / Few-leaved Restharrow Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Ononis ornithopodioides
L.

Bird Restharrow No Name Mar-May Ononis ornithopodioides / Bird Restharrow -
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Ononis reclinata
L.

Small Restharrow Broxka Mar-May Ononis reclinata / Small Restharrow Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Ononis inclusa
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Ononis sieberi
DC.

No Name No Name Mar-Jun Ononis sieberi / no name Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Ononis viscosa subsp. sieberi
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Ononis variegata
L.

Villous Restharrow No Name Apr-May Ononis variegata / Villous Restharrow Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Ononis euphrasiifolia
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Ononis viscosa subsp. viscosa
L.

Sticky Restharrow No Name Mar-Jun Ononis viscosa subsp. viscosa / Sticky Restharrow -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Phaseolus vulgaris
L.

Common Bean,
Kidney Bean,
French Bean 		Fażola Apr-Sep Phaseolus vulgaris / Common Bean -
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Robinia pseudoacacia
L.

False Acacia,
Black Locust Tree,
Locust Tree 		Robinja May-Jun Robinia pseudoacacia / False Acacia Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Scorpiurus muricatus
L.

Many-flowered Scorpiurus,
Prickly Scorpion-Tail,
Caterpillar Plant 		Widna Mar-May Scorpiurus muricatus / Many-flowered Scorpiurus -
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Scorpiurus subvillosus
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Spartium junceum
L.

Spanish Broom,
Weaver's Broom 		Ġenista Safra Apr-May Spartium junceum / Spanish Broom -
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Genista juncea
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule II of legal notice LN200/2011) and cannot be pruned or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)
Tetragonolobus purpureus
Moench

Crimson Dragon's Teeth,
Winged Pea,
Asparagus Pea 		Fiġġiela ħamra Feb-May Tetragonolobus purpureus / Crimson Dragon's Teeth Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Lotus tetragonolobus
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Trifolium angustifolium
L.

Narrow-leaved Clover,
Narrow-leaved Crimson Clover 		Xnien Tal-werqa Rqieqa Apr-Jun Trifolium angustifolium / Narrow-leaved Clover -
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Trifolium campestre
Schreber

Hop Clover,
Hop Trefoil,
Yellow Trefoil 		Xnien Isfar Mar-May Trifolium campestre / Hop Clover -
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Trifolium procumbens
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Trifolium fragiferum
L.

Strawberry Clover No Name May-Sep Trifolium fragiferum / Strawberry Clover -
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Trifolium lappaceum
L.

Bur Clover,
Burdock Clover,
Lappa Clover 		No Name Apr-Jun Trifolium lappaceum / Bur Clover Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Trifolium rhodense
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Trifolium lucanicum
Gussone

No Name No Name Mar-May Trifolium lucanicum / no name Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Trifolium scabrum var. lucanicum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Trifolium nigrescens
Viviani

Small White Clover,
Ball Clover,
Lesser White Clover 		Xnien Abjad Mar-May Trifolium nigrescens / Small White Clover Detailed Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Trifolium pratense
L.

Red Clover,
Peavine Clover,
Cowgrass 		No Name May-Jul Trifolium pratense / Red Clover Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Inconclusive status This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Trifolium repens
L.

White Clover,
White Dutch Clover,
Ladino Clover 		No Name Mar-May Trifolium repens / White Clover Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Trifolium resupinatum
L.

Reversed Clover,
Persian Clover,
Shaftal Clover 		No Name Apr-Jun Trifolium resupinatum / Reversed Clover Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Trifolium clusii
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Trifolium scabrum
L.

Rough Clover,
Rough Trefoil 		Xnien Inħaxlet Mar-May Trifolium scabrum / Rough Clover -
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Trifolium squarrosum
L.

Squarrose Clover No Name Mar-May Trifolium squarrosum / Squarrose Clover Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Trifolium dipsaceum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Trifolium stellatum
L.

Starry Clover Xnien Ta' L-istilla Mar-May Trifolium stellatum / Starry clover Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Trifolium subterraneum
L.

Subterranean Clover Xnien Midfun Mar-May Trifolium subterraneum / Subterranean Clover Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Trifolium suffocatum
L.

Suffocated Clover Xnien Moħbi Mar-May Trifolium suffocatum / Suffocated Clover Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Trifolium tomentosum
L.

Woolly Clover,
Woolly Trefoil 		Xnien Tar-raba' Apr-May Trifolium tomentosum / Woolly Clover -
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Trifolium curvisepalum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Trigonella maritima
Poiret

Sea Trigonella No Name Feb-Apr Trigonella maritima / Sea Trigonella Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Trigonella dura
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Tripodion tetraphyllum
(L.) Fourreau

Annual Kidney Vetch,
Bladder Kidney Vetch 		Silla Tal-bżieżel Mar-May Tripodion tetraphyllum / Annual Kidney Vetch -
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Anthyllis tetraphylla
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Vicia bithynica
(L.) L.

Bithynian Vetch Ġilbiena ħoxna Mar-Apr Vicia bithynica / Bithynian Vetch -
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Vicia faba
L.

Broad Bean,
Fava Bean,
Faba Bean 		Fula Feb-May Vicia faba / Broad Bean Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Faba vulgaris
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Vicia hirsuta
(L.) S.F. Gray

Hairy Tare,
Tiny Vetch 		No Name Feb-May Vicia hirsuta / Hairy Tare -
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Ervum hirsutum
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Vicia leucantha
Bivona

Brown-fruited Vetch No Name Mar-Apr Vicia leucantha / Brown-fruited Vetch Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Vicia lutea
L.

Yellow Vetch,
Smooth Yellow Vetch 		No Name Mar-Apr Vicia lutea / Yellow Vetch Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Vicia hirta
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) This species is believed to have become extinct from our islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Vicia monantha
Retzius

Barn Vetch,
Mediterranean Vetch 		No Name Apr-May Vicia monantha / Barn Vetch Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Vicia biflora
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) This species is believed to have become extinct from our islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Vicia narbonensis
L.

Narbonne Vetch,
Purple Broad Vetch 		Ġilbiena ħoxna Mar-May Vicia narbonensis / Narbonne Vetch -
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Vicia pannonica
Crantz

Hungarian Vetch,
Yellow-fruited Vetch 		No Name Apr-May Vicia pannonica / Hungarian Vetch -
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) This species is believed to have become extinct from our islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Vicia peregrina
L.

Slender-leaved Vetch,
Wandering Vetch 		No Name Feb-Apr Vicia peregrina / Slender-leaved Vetch -
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Main Synonym :
   Vicia leptophylla
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) This species is believed to have become extinct from our islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Vicia sativa subsp. nigra
(L.) Ehrhart

Common Vetch,
Garden Vetch 		Ġilbiena Sewda Feb-May Vicia sativa subsp. nigra / Common Vetch Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Vicia sativa subsp. sativa
L.

Common Vetch,
Garden Vetch 		Ġilbiena Sewda Feb-May Vicia sativa subsp. sativa / Common Vetch -
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Main Synonym :
   Vicia communis
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Vicia tenuissima
(M.Bieb.) Schinz & Thell.

Fine-leaved Vetch No Name Feb-May Vicia tenuissima / Fine-leaved Vetch Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Vicia parviflora
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Vicia tetrasperma
(L.) Schreber

Smooth Tare,
Smooth Vetch,
Lentil Vetch 		No Name Feb-May Vicia tetrasperma / Smooth Tare Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Vicia gemella
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Vicia villosa
Roth

Fodder Vetch,
Winter Vetch 		No Name Feb-May Vicia villosa / Fodder Vetch Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Vicia godronii
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)




MIMOSACEAE

Acacias Family

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Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Acacia cyclops
G. Don f.

Western Coastal Wattle,
Red-eyed Wattle,
Coastal Wattle 		Akaċja Tal-Għajn Mar-Sep Acacia cyclops / Western Coastal Wattle Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Acacia farnesiana
(L.) Willd.

Sweet Acacia Akaċja Tax-xewk żgħir Mar-May Acacia farnesiana / Sweet Acacia Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Mimosa farnesiana
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Acacia karroo
Hayne

Karroo Thorn,
Sweet Thorn,
Kangaroo Thorn 		Gażżija Tax-xewk,
Xewk Ta' Kristu,
Akaċja Tax-xewk Kbir 		Mar-May Acacia karroo / Karroo Thorn Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Acacia horrida
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Acacia saligna
(Labillardiere) Wendland

Blue-leaved Acacia,
Golden Wreath Wattle,
Orange Wattle 		Akaċja,
Gażżija 		Mar-May Acacia saligna / Blue-leaved Acacia Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Acacia cyanophylla
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Albizia julibrissin
Durazzini

Silk Tree,
Mimosa Tree,
Pink Siris 		No Name Jun-Sep Albizia julibrissin / Silk Tree Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Acacia julibrissin
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Leucaena leucocephala
(Lamarck) de Wit

Lead Tree,
White Popinac,
Cow Tamarind 		Gażżija Bajda,
Albizzja 		Summer Leucaena leucocephala / Lead Tree Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Leucaena glauca
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Paraserianthes lophantha
(Willd.) I. Nielsen

Cape Leeuwin Wattle,
Crested Wattle 		No Name Dec-Apr Paraserianthes lophantha / Cape Leeuwin Wattle Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Albizia lophantha
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)


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