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Asparagus fasciculatus

Botanic Family

Asparagaceae

Author

Thunberg

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Madagascar
• Namibia
• Cape Provinces
• Natal
• Orange Free State - South Africa

Natural Habitats

• Strandveld

Flowering Times

• May-Jun (South Africa)

Fruiting Times

• Sep

Scandent or prostrate rhizomatous slightly spiny plant to 2m. Solitary or 2-3 apical white flowers with a central brown stripe, to 5mm long. Fruit a berry 10mm in diameter .

Further References

• Jstor
• NYBG
• The Plant List 2
• Kew
• CJB