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Asparagus africanus

Family: Asparagaceae, Genus: Asparagus

Description:

Asparagus africanus is a South African native asparagus fern with thin upright stalks that form a 1-foot wide clump. It produces very stiff dark green 'fronds' and can fill a 4-foot tall by 4-foot wide space. This plant is known for its medicinal properties and is used to treat various health conditions. It is a spiny shrub or climbing plant with a rhizomatous root system and fern-like cladodes.

Sources:
  1. [1] Asparagus africanus: Plant Delights. Visit Source
  2. [2] Asparagus africanus: Wikipedia. Visit Source
  3. [3] Asparagus africanus: Plant Delights. Visit Source

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Last Updated August 18, 2025

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