Asparagus densiflorus

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  • Botanical Name : Asparagus densiflorus (Kunth) Jessop
  • Common Name : Asparagus Fern, Sprenger Asparagus, Foxtail Asparagus
  • Plant Family : Asparagaceae
  • Earlier this plant was placed in family Liliaceae.

  • Plant Form : Herb
  • Occurrence (Sectors) : 23
  • Occurrence (Special Areas) : Gujarat Forestry Research Foundation, Indroda Park

About Asparagus densiflorus Plant :

  • Habit : Evergreen, drooping, bushy, perennial herbs having tuberous roots.
  • Stem : Stiff or spreading - arching, small axillary spines usually found on larger branches.
  • Leaves : Small, scaly at bases of branchlets.
  • Flowers : Small, white or pinkish white, fragrant.
  • Fruit : Berry, bright red coloured.
  • Seeds : 3 per fruit.
  • Significance : Ornamental house - plant.