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 asparagus, Large forest asparagus, Climbing asparagus.
asparagusVirgatus
Tree fern asparagus, Fairy fountain asparagus, Wispy asparagus fern.
asparagusDensiflorus
Foxtail fern, Plume asparagus, Bottle brush asparagus.
asparagusScandens
Climbing asparagus, Pearl vine, Shower fern.
asparagusMacowanii
Ming fern, Cloud asparagus, Plume asparagus.
asparagusRetrofractus
Ming fern, Zigzag asparagus, Cloud fern.
asparagusAfricanus
Emerald feather, African fern, Emerald fern.
asparagusSetaceus
Asparagus fern, Plumosa fern, Lace fern.
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