Branched Asphodel
Asphodelus aestivus
Family Liliaceae
Maltese name Berwieq
Habitat Steppic grassland
Herbaceous perrenial. Leaves long , bluish-green verging on grey. Roots tuberous. Flowers in winter and spring.
Grows mostly in rocky steppes, but can be found in most habitats. Withstands burning and grows even in nutrient-poor soils. Very common.
