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Asparagus psilurus

Botanic Family

Asparagaceae

Author

Welwitsch ex Baker

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Angola
• Botswana
• Malawi
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Cape Provinces
• Natal
• Orange Free State
• Northern Provinces - South Africa
• Zambia

Natural Habitats

• Woodland

Flowering Times

Fruiting Times

Climber or erect shrub to 2m+ with woody stems & glabrous branches, spines to 1.5mm long on lower stem. 3-12 cladodes per fascicle, to 6mm long. Hermaphrodite solitary or paired axillary flowers white with green keel to 4mm long. Red berry to 6mm diameter.

Further References

• The Plant List 2
• FOTA
• Kew
• FZ