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Look who came to visit The Cliffs – The Mediterranean Chameleon – 02/08/2017
The Mediterranean Chameleon was introduced in the Maltese Islands in the 19th century in a …
Read moreHistory and Archaeology – A stone’s throw away from The Cliffs Interpretation Centre – 03/07/2017
The geographic location of the Maltese Islands has been of strategic importance for human influence. …
Read moreSupporting sustainable economic growth, through gastronomy and informative free tours – 12/06/2017
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development includes a total of seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) …
Read moreSummer schedule opening hours starts today!! – 01/06/2017
The Cliffs Interpretation Centre has just shifted to the summer opening hours as the below: …
Read moreGoals of sustainability 4 – Promoting well-being for all – 28/05/2017
A theme inherent to sustainable development is the safeguarding of healthy lives and well-being. …
Read moreThe Wild Artichoke in full bloom at Dingli Cliffs – 17/05/2017
Did you know that the garrigue in Dingli Cliffs is now covered by the …
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Flowering plants this month
August
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare, Bużbież)
The sweet scent of the aromatic fennel is unmistakable during these times of the year, while yellow-flowered umbers are visible. The wild fennel thrives in numerous habitats.Wild Fennel seeds are available for sale at The Cliffs Interpretation Centre in small packets, and are ideal to flavour food dishes.
Hare’s Tail Grass (Lagurus ovatus, Denb il-Fenek)
This grass is native to the Mediterranean region and it is quite common along Dingli Cliffs, found also in disturbed habitats and abandoned agricultural land. The flower panicle is elongated, soft, hairy and greyish resembling rabbits’ tails. The flowers start appearing from spring.
