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Silene chalcedonica (syn. Lychnis chalcedonica), the Maltese-cross [2] [3] [4] or scarlet lychnis, [3] [4] is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to Eurasia. Other common names include flower of Bristol , Jerusalem cross [ 5 ] and nonesuch .
The Latin name of this species, cruxmelitensis, refers to the arrangement of the white nematocyst capsules (stinging organs) in the distinctive pattern of a Maltese Cross. [1] In 2010, Natural England , the Guardian and the Oxford University Museum of Natural History ran a competition asking members of the public to provide a common name for ...
The zones are defined by steps of 5 degrees Celsius, from −15–−10 °C for zone 1 to 15–20 °C for zone 7. [36] They are numerically about 6 lower than the USDA system. For example, Australian zone 3 is roughly equivalent to USDA zone 9.
All variants of this plant are also edible, the flowers and leaves having a sharp lemon flavour. [2] However, since the oxalic acid in the plant can interfere with the absorption of certain nutrients in the body, especially calcium, too much can be harmful. [3] Hardiness zones: 7 - 10; Heat zones: 8 - 9; Climate zones: 7 - 24; Lifecycle ...
(January 2022) Typical flora of Malta consist of the following plants . [ 1 ] While small compared to other countries, the Maltese Islands contain flowers that grow on Malta , Gozo , Comino , Filfla , St Paul's Islands and Fungus Rock . [ 2 ]
Dark-red or purplish, the inflorescence consists of a dense, erect, club-shaped mass, some 15–30 cm (5.9–11.8 in) long, of minute scarlet flowers, which may be male, female or hermaphrodite. [7] It is pollinated by flies, attracted to the plant by its sweet, slightly cabbage-like odour. Once pollinated, the spike turns black. [5]
The Maltese cross is the symbol of an order of Christian warriors known as the Knights Hospitaller or Knights of Malta. Maltese cross may also refer to: "Maltese Cross" (Law & Order: Criminal Intent episode), an episode of the television show Law & Order: Criminal Intent; Maltese cross (plant) Lychnis chalcedonica, a species of flowering plant
Cheirolophus crassifolius, the Maltese centaury, Maltese rock-centaury or Widnet il-Baħar, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is endemic to Malta, where it has been the national plant of Malta since 1973. Its natural habitats are cliffs and coastal valleys. It is threatened by habitat loss.