Biology:Asparagus flagellaris
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Short description: Species of plant
Asparagus flagellaris | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Asparagaceae |
Subfamily: | Asparagoideae |
Genus: | Asparagus |
Species: | A. flagellaris
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Binomial name | |
Asparagus flagellaris (Kunth) Baker
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Synonyms | |
Asparagopsis flagellaris Kunth |
Asparagus flagellaris is a flowering plant that is native to tropical Africa.[1]
Like related species, the shoot-tips are eaten as a vegetable.[citation needed] The fruit — juicy orange berries with a sweet taste — are also eaten.[2]
References
- ↑ "Asparagus flagellaris (Kunth) Baker". The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d.. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:531107-1.
- ↑ Ruffo, Christopher K.; Birnie, Ann; Tengnäs, Bo (2002). Edible wild plants of Tanzania. Regional Land Management Unit/Sida. ISBN 9966-896-62-7.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q4807694 entry
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