Asparagus aethiopicus cv. sprengeri
(Ground asparagus fern, Basket asparagus)
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FAMILY |
Asparagaceae |
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Species |
Asparagus aethiopicus cv. sprengeri |
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Common name(s) |
Ground asparagus fern, Basket asparagus (CLASS 3) |
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Flower colour; life form |
Sprawling to pendent shrub. |
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Distinguishing features |
“Leaves” are cladodes, flattened, alternate to 2.5 cm long. Flowers numerous in racemes, sepals and petals white. Berry red 5-8 mm diameter. Roots fibrous and tuberous. |
