Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum L. (Fam: AIZOOACEAE.)
 Published date of profile: Oct-2010.
Citation: Mifsud S., (Oct-2010) Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum on MaltaWildPlants.com |
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Species name : | Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum
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Basionym or principal synonyms: Cryophytum nodiflorum (L.) L.Bolus
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Plant Family : | Aizooaceae Rudolphi
(Fig-Marigold Family) | Common name(s) : | Lesser Crystal Ice Plant, Round-leaved Mesembryanthemum | Maltese name(s) : | Kristallina tal-blat, Kristallina kommuni | Status for Malta : | Indigenous. Originating from the Maltese islands before man | Frequency | Very Common Common Frequent
Scarce Rare Very rare Extinct
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Raunkiaer life form: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Germination: Dicotyledon | Legal Protection : | Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) | Red List (1989) : | Not listed in the Red Data Book of the Maltese Islands | Flowering Time : | Apr-Jul | Habitat : | Dirt and shallow soil close or at the coast. Seems to prefer Globigerina Limestone. |
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