https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/15081 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:25:42 GMT 2026-06-09T06:25:42Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/15262 Title: The rediscovery of Asplenium trichomanes L. (Family : Aspleniaceae) in the Maltese Islands (Central Mediterranean) Authors: Tabone, Timothy J. Abstract: Asplenium trichomanes, last recorded during the first 2 decades of the twentieth century and thereafter thought to be extinct, was rediscovered at Fuq tal-Gruwa, Ta' Cenc area, Gozo; 15 individuals were found. The accompanying garigue vegetation occuring at the site is described. The plants found belong to the subspecies quadrivalens. Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/15262 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/15261 Title: Notes on the impact of the black rat (Rattus rattus L.) on the flora and fauna of Fungus Rock (Gozo, Maltese Islands) Authors: Sciberras, Arnold; Lalov, Sdravko Vesselinov Abstract: Recently the presence of the black rat Rattus rattus was reported from the island of Fungus Rock which houses a remarkable flora and fauna and has been a protected site for over 250 years. A preliminary account of the rat's impact on some Fungus Rock species is given and threats to the island's ecosystem are discussed. Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/15261 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/15260 Title: Rediscovery of Ornithogalum divergens Boreau (Hyacinthaceae) in Malta (Central Mediterranean) Authors: Lalov, Sdravko Vesselinov; Casha, Alex; Lanfranco, Edwin; Psaila, Martin; Tabone, Timothy J. Abstract: Ornithogalum diver gens had not been reported from the Maltese islands since 1927 and was presumed to be extinct here. Recently the species was rediscovered at the Buskett woodland and a new population was recorded at Girgenti. Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/15260 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/15259 Title: New records for the Maltese flora : Opuntia microdasys (Lehm.) Pfeiffer (Cactaceae) Authors: Lalov, Sdravko Vesselinov; Lanfranco, Edwin Abstract: The occurrence of Opuntia microdasys in the Maltese islands is reported. Information on distribution and invasive potential of the species is provided. Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/15259 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z