Asparagus flagellaris
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Asparagus flagellaris (Kunth) Baker
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Asparagus flagellaris is a flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to tropical Africa.
Like related species, the shoot-tips are eaten as a vegetable.[1]
References
- ^ Grubben, G.J.H. & Denton, O.A. (2004) Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA Foundation, Wageningen; Backhuys, Leiden; CTA, Wageningen.