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Index of Plant Families (7 families in this page)

ACANTHACEAE
Acanthus
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BIGNONIACEAE
Bignonia
Click to go to the BIGNONIACEAE family.
MYOPORACEAE
Myoporum
Click to go to the MYOPORACEAE family.
OROBANCHACEAE
Broomrape
Click to go to the OROBANCHACEAE family.
PLANTAGINACEAE
Plantain
Click to go to the PLANTAGINACEAE family.
SCROPHULARIACEAE
Figwort
Click to go to the SCROPHULARIACEAE family.
SOLANACEAE
Potato
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ACANTHACEAE

Acanthus Family

 The Acanthaceae are mostly herbs or shrubs comprising about 250 genera and 2,500 species, including twining forms. The leaves are simple, opposite and decussate (alternating in pairs at right angles); stipules are lacking. The flowers are bisexual, zygomorphic, and usually are associated with conspicuous, often brightly colored bracts. The calyx is usually deeply 4-5 lobed or sometimes is highly reduced with more numerous minute teeth. The corolla is sympetalous (free petals but joined from their margin at their base), usually 5-merous, mostly zygomorphic, and commonly 2 lipped. The androecium usually consists of 4 didynamous (two pairs of unequal length) stamens or only 2 stamens fused to the corolla tube or epigynous zone, alternate with the lobes. The gynoecium consists of a single compound pistil of 2 carpels, a single style, and a superior ovary with 2 locules, each with usually 2-10 axile ovules in one or two collateral vertical tiers. An annular nectary disk is usually found around the base of the ovary. The fruit is commonly an elastically dehiscent (break open at maturity to discharge seeds) loculicidal capsule. The seed stalk or funiculus (ovary stalk) of each seed is modified into a hook shaped retinaculum that functions in flinging out the seeds during dehiscence.
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Acanthus mollis
L.

Bear's Breech,
Artists's Acanthus 		Ħannewija Apr-Jun Acanthus mollis / Bear's Breech Detailed 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 This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta 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)
Acanthus spinosus
L.

Spiny Bear's Breeches No Name Mar-Jun Acanthus spinosus / Spiny Bear's Breeches Short Profile
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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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Justicia adhatoda
L.

Malabar Nut No Name Mar-Jun Justicia adhatoda / Malabar Nut Short Profile
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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 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)




BIGNONIACEAE

Bignonia 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
Jacaranda mimosifolia
D. Don

Blue Jacaranda No Name Spring Jacaranda mimosifolia / Blue Jacaranda -
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Main Synonym :
   Jacaranda acutifolia
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)
Macfadyena unguis-cati
(L.) A. H. Gentry

Cat-claw Ivy,
Cat-claw Trumpet 		No Name Spring Macfadyena unguis-cati / Cat-claw ivy Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Doxantha unguis-cati
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)
Tecoma capensis
(Thunberg) Spach

Cape Honeysuckle No Name Summer Tecoma capensis / Cape Honeysuckle Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Tecomaria capensis
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: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)
Tecoma stans
(L.) Seemann

Yellow Trumpet Flower,
Yellow Trumpet,
Common Yellow Elder 		No Name Summer Tecoma stans / Yellow Trumpet Flower Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Stenolobium stans
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: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)
Tecoma x smithii
(DC.) T. Sprague

Orange Trumpet Flower,
Orange Jubilee 		No Name Summer Tecoma x smithii / Orange Trumpet Flower Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Stenolobium alatum
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: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)




MYOPORACEAE

Myoporum 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
Myoporum insulare
R.Br.

No Name No Name Apr-Jun Myoporum insulare / no name Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Myoporum serratum
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)
Myoporum laetum
G. Forster

Mousehole Tree,
Ngaio 		No Name Apr-Jun Myoporum laetum / Mousehole Tree -
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Main Synonym :
   Myoporum tenuifolium
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)




OROBANCHACEAE

Broomrape 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
Orobanche canescens
C. Presl

Yellow Broomrape No Name Mar-May Orobanche canescens / Yellow Broomrape Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) 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)
Orobanche caryophyllacea
Smith

Bedstraw Broomrape No Name Apr-May Orobanche caryophyllacea / Bedstraw Broomrape Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) 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)
Orobanche cernua
Loefling

Drooping Broomrape No Name Apr-May Orobanche cernua / Drooping Broomrape 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 Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Orobanche clausonis
Pomel

Glandular Broomrape No Name Apr-May Orobanche clausonis / Glandular Broomrape Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
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) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Orobanche crenata
Forsskål

Bean Broomrape Budebbus Tal-ful Mar-May Orobanche crenata / Bean Broomrape Short Profile
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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)
Orobanche densiflora var. melitensis
Salzmann Beck

Dense-flowered Broomrape,
Sand Broomrape 		Budebbus Tar-ramel Mar-May Orobanche densiflora var. melitensis / Dense-flowered Broomrape Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule III 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)
Orobanche hederae
Duby

Ivy Broomrape No Name Mar-Jun Orobanche hederae / Ivy Broomrape Short Profile
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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: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Orobanche lavandulacea
Reichenbach

Lavender Broomrape,
Blue Broomrape 		Budebbus Vjola,
Budebbus Ikħal 		Apr-May Orobanche lavandulacea / Lavender Broomrape Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Kopsia lavandulacea
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)
Orobanche minor
Smith

Common Broomrape No Name Mar-Apr Orobanche minor / Common Broomrape Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Orobanche barbata
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)
Orobanche muteli var. melitensis
F.W. Schultz

Maltese Sorrel Broomrape,
White Broomrape 		Budebbus Tal-ingliża,
Budebbus Abjad 		Apr-May Orobanche muteli var. melitensis / Maltese Sorrel Broomrape Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Phelipanche nana
ENDEMIC (found only on 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)
Orobanche picridis
F.W. Schultz

Ox-tongue Broomrape No Name Apr-May Orobanche picridis / Ox-tongue Broomrape Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Orobanche loricata
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)
Orobanche pubescens
D' Urville

Hairy Broomrape Budebbus Muswaf,
Budebbus Tal-lellux 		Apr-May Orobanche pubescens / Hairy Broomrape -
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Main Synonym :
   Orobanche versicolor
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)




PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantain 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
Plantago afra
L.

Glandular Plantain Żerrigħet Il-briegħed Jan-May Plantago afra / Glandular Plantain Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Plantago psyllium
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)
Plantago albicans
L.

Downy Plantain No Name Apr-May Plantago albicans / Downy Plantain 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) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Plantago altissima
L.

Narrow-leaved Plantain No Name ? Plantago altissima / Narrow-leaved Plantain Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) 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)
Plantago bellardi
Allioni

Hairy Plantain No Name Mar-May Plantago bellardi / Hairy Plantain 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) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Plantago coronopus
L.

Buck's Horn Plantain Salib L-art,
Biżbula Tal-baħar 		Mar-Oct Plantago coronopus / Buck's horn Plantain Short Profile
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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)
Plantago crypsoides
Boissier

No Name No Name Mar-Jun Plantago crypsoides / no name 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) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Plantago lagopus
L.

Mediterranean Plantain,
Hare's Foot Plantain 		Biżbula Komuni Feb-May Plantago lagopus / Mediterranean Plantain 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 This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Plantago lanceolata
L.

Ribwort Plantain Biżbula Selvaġġa Mar-May Plantago lanceolata / Ribwort Plantain Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) 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)
Plantago macrorrhiza subsp. humilis
(Gussone) Pilger

Perennial Buck's Horn Plantain,
Coastal Plantain 		No Name Mar-Oct Plantago macrorrhiza subsp. humilis / Perennial Buck's horn Plantain Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Plantago coronopus subsp. macrorrhiza
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)
Plantago major subsp. major
L.

Greater Plantain,
Ratstail Plantain 		Biżbula Kbira Mar-Nov Plantago major subsp. major / Greater Plantain 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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Plantago serraria
L.

Toothed Plantain Biżbula Tas-snien Mar-May Plantago serraria / Toothed Plantain 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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Plantago weldenii
Reichenbach

Welden's Plantain Salib L-art Mar-Oct Plantago weldenii / Welden's Plantain Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Plantago coronopus subsp. weldenii
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)




SCROPHULARIACEAE

Figwort Family

 The Scrophulariaceae are mostly herbs or sometimes small shrubs comprising about 190 genera and 4,000 predominately temperate species, including many which are partial root parasites and a few that are without chlorophyll and are wholly parasitic. The leaves are alternate, opposite, or sometimes whorled, and are simple to pinnately dissected; stipules (appendages at the bases of leaves) are absent. The flowers are bisexual and zygomorphic ( symmetrical about vertical plane only) , and sometimes have brightly colored and conspicuous associated bracts. The calyx is commonly deeply 4-5 lobed or cleft. The corolla is sympetalous (petals united by their margins, at least at the base), usually 4-5-lobed, sometimes 2-lipped, and sometimes forms a nectary spur or sac. The androecium consists of 2 or 5 stamens or more commonly of 4 didynamous (2 longer than the other) stamens which are adnate to the corolla tube or perigynous zone, alternate with the lobes. The gynoecium consists of a single compound pistil of 2 carpels, a single style, and a superior, sometimes asymmetric ovary with 2 sometimes unequal locules, each containing numerous axile ovules. There is usually a unilateral or ring shaped, frequently lobed nectary disk at the base of the ovary. The fruit type is usually a capsule and contain numerous tiny seeds.
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Antirrhinum siculum
Miller

Sicilian Snapdragon,
Wall Snapdragon 		Papoċċi Bojod,
Ras Il-mewt,
Ras Il-baqra 		All Year Antirrhinum siculum / Sicilian Snapdragon Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Antirrhinum majus subsp. siculum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Antirrhinum tortuosum
Bosc

Greater Snapdragon,
Lion's Mouth 		Papoċċi ħomor All Year Antirrhinum tortuosum / Greater Snapdragon Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Antirrhinum majus subsp. tortuosum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Bellardia trixago
(L.) Allioni

Mediterranean Bartsia,
Mediterranean Lineseed,
Bellardia 		Perlina Bajda Apr-May Bellardia trixago / Mediterranean Bartsia Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Bartsia trixago
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)
Buddleja madagascariensis
Lamarck

Yellow Butterfly Bush,
Smokebush 		No Name Dec-May Buddleja madagascariensis / Yellow Butterfly Bush Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Nicodemia madagascariensis
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) 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)
Chaenorhinum minus
(L.) Lange

Dwarf Snapdragon,
Small Toadflax 		No Name Jun-Aug Chaenorhinum minus / Dwarf Snapdragon Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Linaria minor
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)
Cymbalaria muralis
Gaertner

Ivy-leaved Toadflax No Name Feb-Apr Cymbalaria muralis / Ivy-leaved Toadflax Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Linaria cymbalaria
Inconclusive status 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)
Kickxia commutata
(Bernhardi) Fritsch

Mediterranean Fluellen Xatbet L-art Vjola May-Jun Kickxia commutata / Mediterranean Fluellen Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Linaria commutata
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)
Kickxia elatine
(L.) Dumortier

Round-leaved Fluellen Xatbet L-art Rara May-Aug Kickxia elatine / Round-leaved Fluellen Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Linaria elatine
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)
Kickxia spuria
(L.) Dumortier

Round Leaved Fluellen Xetbet L-art Safra Jun-Sep Kickxia spuria / Round leaved Fluellen Detailed Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Linaria spuria
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)
Linaria chalepensis
(L.) Miller

Mediterranean Toadflax No Name Mar-May Linaria chalepensis / Mediterranean Toadflax Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Antirrhinum chalepensis
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)
Linaria pseudolaxiflora
Lojacono

Maltese Toadflax Papoċċi Ta' Malta,
Xetbet L-Ardar Ta' Malta 		Mar-May Linaria pseudolaxiflora / Maltese Toadflax Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
SUB-ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands and neighbouring islands or territories) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule III 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)
Linaria triphylla
(L.) Miller

Three-coloured Toadflax Papoċċi Tat-tliett Werqiet Feb-Apr Linaria triphylla / Three-coloured Toadflax 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)
Misopates calycinum
(Ventenat) Rothmaler

Pale Lesser Snapdragon,
Pale Weasel's Snout 		No Name Mar-Jun Misopates calycinum / Pale Lesser Snapdragon -
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) 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) Data soon to be updated...
Misopates orontium
(L.) Dumortier

Lesser Snapdragon,
Linear-leaved Snapdragon 		Papoċċi Rqiq,
Papoċċi Tar-Raba 		Apr-Jul Misopates orontium / Lesser Snapdragon Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Antirrhinum orontium
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)
Parentucellia viscosa
(L.) Caruel

Yellow Bartsia,
Yellow Eye-bright 		Perlina Safra Mar-May Parentucellia viscosa / Yellow Bartsia Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Bartsia viscosa
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)
Scrophularia auriculata
L.

Water Figwort,
Water Betony 		Fiswet Il-kelb Tal-ilma Feb-May Scrophularia auriculata / Water Figwort Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Scrophularia aquatica
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)
Scrophularia peregrina
L.

Nettle-leaved Figwort,
Brown Figwort,
Mediterranean Figwort 		Fiswet Il-kelb,
Nittiena 		Mar-May Scrophularia peregrina / Nettle-leaved Figwort 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)
Verbascum creticum
(L.) Cavanilles

Glandular Mullein No Name Apr-Jun Verbascum creticum / Glandular Mullein Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Celsia cretica
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)
Verbascum sinuatum
L.

Wavy-leaved Mullein Xatbet L-andar May-Aug Verbascum sinuatum / Wavy-leaved Mullein 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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Verbascum thapsus
L.

Great Mullein,
Common Mullein 		No Name Jun-Aug Verbascum thapsus / Great Mullein Short Profile
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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 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)
Veronica agrestis
L.

Green Field Speedwell No Name Jan-Apr Veronica agrestis / Green Field Speedwell Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) 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)
Veronica anagallis-aquatica
L.

Blue Water Speedwell Veronika Tal-ilma Mar-Oct Veronica anagallis-aquatica / Blue Water Speedwell 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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Veronica arvensis
L.

Wall Speedwell,
Common Speedwell,
Rock Speedwell 		No Name Feb-Apr Veronica arvensis / Wall Speedwell 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 Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Veronica cymbalaria
Bodard

Pale Speedwell,
Glandular Speedwell 		Veronika Bajda Dec-May Veronica cymbalaria / Pale Speedwell 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)
Veronica hederifolia
L.

Ivy-leaved Speedwell No Name Dec-Mar Veronica hederifolia / Ivy-leaved Speedwell 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)
Veronica panormitana
Tineo

No Name No Name Dec-May Veronica panormitana / no name Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Veronica cymbalaria var. panormitana
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)
Veronica persica
Poiret

Common Field Speedwell,
Persian Speedwell 		No Name Feb-Apr Veronica persica / Common Field Speedwell Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) 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)
Veronica polita
Fries

Grey-leaved Speedwell,
Grey Field Speedwell 		No Name Feb-Apr Veronica polita / Grey-leaved Speedwell Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Veronica didyma
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)




SOLANACEAE

Potato Family

 The Solanaceae are herbs, shrubs, or trees comprising about 85 genera and 2,800 species that are frequently lianous or creeping. The leaves are alternate, usually simple, and lack stipules. The flowers are bisexual and actinomorphic or only slightly zygomorphic. The perianth and androecium whorls generally are isomerous and usually are 5- or sometimes 4- or 6-merous. The calyx is synsepalous, ranging from tubular to deeply cleft. The corolla is sympetalous and ranges from forms with a short tube and rather long, reflexed lobes to forms with a long tube and short lobes. The stamens are distinct, alternating with the lobes of the corolla, and adnate to the corolla tube or perigynous zone. The gynoecium consists of a single compound pistil of 2 carpels, a single style, and a superior ovary with 2 or rarely more locules by false partitioning, each with nearly always numerous axile ovules. A nectary disk is generally present around the base of the ovary. The fruit is a berry or septicidal capsule.
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Datura innoxia
Miller

Downy Thorn Apple,
Desert Thorn Apple,
Angel's Trumpet 		Siġret Ir-rizzi May-Dec Datura innoxia / Downy Thorn Apple 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: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Datura stramonium
L.

Common Thorn Apple,
Apple Of Peru,
Devil's Trumpet 		No Name May-Dec Datura stramonium / Common Thorn Apple Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) 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)
Datura tatula
L.

Devil's Trumpet,
Jamestown Weed,
Jimsonweed 		No Name May-Dec Datura tatula / Devil's Trumpet Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Datura stramonium var. tatula
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) 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)
Hyoscyamus albus
L.

White Henbame Mammażejża,
Bang 		All Year Hyoscyamus albus / White Henbame Detailed 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 This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Hyoscyamus niger
L.

Henbane,
Black Henbane 		No Name Apr-Jul Hyoscyamus niger / Henbane Short Profile
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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 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)
Lycium chinense
Miller

Chinese Tea Tree,
Chinese Desert Thorn 		No Name Apr-Jul Lycium chinense / Chinese Tea Tree Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Lycium ovatum
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) 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: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)
Lycium europaeum
L.

Mediterranean Tea Tree,
Mediterranean Boxthorn,
Spiny Jujube Tree 		Għawseġ Tal-Mediterran Mar-Jul Lycium europaeum / Mediterranean Tea Tree Short Profile
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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 Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule I of legal notice LN200/2011) and cannot be pruned or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)
Lycium ferrocissimum
Miers.

African Tea Tree,
African Boxthorn,
Cape Boxthorn 		Għawseġ Tal-Afrika Mar-Jul Lycium ferrocissimum / African Tea Tree Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Lycium macrocalyx
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)
Lycium intricatum
Boissier

Southern Tea Tree,
Southern Boxthorn 		Għawseġ Mar-Jul Lycium intricatum / Southern Tea Tree Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Lycium europaeum var. intricatum
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: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)
Lycopersicum esculentum
Mill.

Tomato Tadama Apr-Jun Lycopersicum esculentum / Tomato Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Solanum lycopersicon
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)
Nicotiana glauca
Graham

Glaucous Tobacco,
Tree Tobacco,
Shrub Tobacco 		Tabakk Tas-swar Apr-Oct Nicotiana glauca / Glaucous Tobacco 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)
Petunia x hybrida
(Hook) P.L. Vilmorin

Petunia Petunja Apr-Sep Petunia x hybrida / Petunia Short Profile
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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 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)
Physalis peruviana
L.

Peruvian Cape Gooseberry Tuffieħ Tal-fanal May-Jun Physalis peruviana / Peruvian Cape Gooseberry Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Physalis pubescens var. peruviana
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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Solanum elaeagnifolium
Cavanilles

Silver-leaf Nightshade No Name Apr-Sep Solanum elaeagnifolium / Silver-leaf Nightshade Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
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: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)
Solanum nigrum
L.

Black Nightshade,
Garden Nightshade,
Poisonberry 		Għeneb Id-dib Iswed All Year Solanum nigrum / Black Nightshade 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 Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Solanum sodomaeum
L.

Brown Nightshade No Name Apr-Oct Solanum sodomaeum / Brown Nightshade Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
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: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)
Solanum tuberosum
L.

Potato Patata Solanum tuberosum / Potato Short Profile
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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 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: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Solanum villosum
Miller

Yellow Nightshade,
Hairy Nightshade,
Red-fruited Nightshade 		Għeneb Id-dib Isfar,
Tuffieħ Is-serp 		Apr-Nov Solanum villosum / Yellow Nightshade Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Solanum luteum
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)
Withania somnifera
(L.) Dunal

Mediterranean Withania No Name May-Sep Withania somnifera / Mediterranean Withania Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Physalis somnifera
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: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)


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