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Asparagus aphyllus subsp. aphyllus

Also known as: Asparagus agul Forssk. ex Schult. & Schult.f. +5 more
  • Asparagus agul Forssk. ex Schult. & Schult.f.
  • Asparagus aphyllus f. macroclados Cout.
  • Asparagus aphyllus f. microclados Cout.
  • Asparagus aphyllus var. bovei Baker
  • Asparagus erinaceus Borzì & Mattei
  • Asparagus phyllacanthus Lam.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Asparagus aphyllus subsp. aphyllus is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this subspecies is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Asparagus aphyllus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Egypt, Italy, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe

Introduced Range

An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bulgaria
Base Species & Variations

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