asparagusasparagus
genusgenusDiverse group of plants characterized by their delicate, feathery foliage that creates a soft, cloud-like appearance. These adaptable plants produce tiny scale-like leaves and what appears to be fine, needle-like foliage is actually modified stems called cladodes.
Etymology
The name comes from the ancient Greek word 'asparagos,' which may have originated from the Persian word 'asparag,' meaning 'sprout' or 'shoot.'
Interesting fact!
Despite their delicate appearance, many members of this genus are actually drought-tolerant plants that have evolved to thrive in challenging environments by storing water in their tuberous roots.
All species of Asparagus
asparagusFalcatus
Sicklethorn, Large forest asparagus, Climbing asparagus fern.
asparagusVirgatus
Tree fern asparagus, Tree asparagus, Fairy dust asparagus.
asparagusDensiflorus
Foxtail fern, Asparagus fern, Emerald feather.
asparagusScandens
Climbing asparagus fern, Pearl vine, Shower fern.
asparagusMacowanii
Ming fern, Cloud fern, Macow's asparagus fern.
asparagusRetrofractus
Ming fern, Zigzag fern, Pom pom asparagus.
asparagusAfricanus
Emerald fern, African asparagus fern, Climbing asparagus.
asparagusSetaceus
Common asparagus fern, Lace fern, Climbing asparagus.
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