Asparagaceae FAMILY
Asparagus aphyllus
Asparagus aphyllus
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Asparagus aphyllus is a much-branched, perennial plant with stems that become more or less woody, at least at the base. It can grow 40 - 80cm tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food. Traditionally eaten during Lent in Greece.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeThroughout the Mediterranean region and eastwards to Saudi Arabia.
HabitatHedges and rocky limestone hills[ 148 Title Herbs of Greece. Publication Author Niebuhr. A. D. Publisher Herb Society of America. Year 1970 ISBN - Description A pleasant little book about Greek herbs. ].