Family: Asparagaceae
asparagus, common asparagus, garden asparagus
Merel R. Black
Christopher Noll
Etymology: Asparagus: ancient Greek name
Plants: erect, perennial, 2'-7' tall forb, stems with many branches; from rhizomes
Leaves: scale-like on fine, feathery branches
Flowers: greenish to white, 6-parted, 1/4" long, bell to tubular shape, stalked, inflorescence of 1 or 2 opposite pairs of flowers along the stems; blooms May-June
Fruits: red, round, 1/8"-1/4" berry
Habitat: fields, woods, fencerows, roadsides
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Plants: erect, perennial, 2'-7' tall forb, stems with many branches; from rhizomes
Leaves: scale-like on fine, feathery branches
Flowers: greenish to white, 6-parted, 1/4" long, bell to tubular shape, stalked, inflorescence of 1 or 2 opposite pairs of flowers along the stems; blooms May-June
Fruits: red, round, 1/8"-1/4" berry
Habitat: fields, woods, fencerows, roadsides
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = FACU USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Christopher Noll
Christopher Noll
Merel R. Black
Damon A. Smith
Robert W. Freckmann
Robert Bierman
Dennis W. Woodland
Paul Drobot
Paul Drobot
Christopher Noll
Robert Bierman
Robert W. Freckmann
Robert W. Freckmann
Aaron_Carlson
Aaron_Carlson
Kurt Stüber
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
