Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Asparagus L. [764]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Asparagaceae

family_ja: キジカクシ

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description_en: Genus of about 300 species of evergreen and deciduous perennials, climbers, and subshrubs from sandy and coastal sites in Europe, Asia, and Africa. They usually have spindle-shaped tubers or tuber-like rootstocks. Arching and spreading or climbing stems bear scale-like true leaves and more prominent leaf-like stems, which in some species have straight or curved spines. Slightly scented, white or pink flowers, borne singly or in racemes or small clusters, are followed by red, orange, or purple berries, 1 cm (1/2in) across. In frost-prone regions, grow as houseplants or in a cool or temperate greenhouse. In frost-free climates, grow in a border, or train climbers on a trellis. The foliage is useful for floral arrangements.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 16°C (61°F) in autumn or early spring. Divide clusters of tubers in early spring.

pests_en: Red spider mites and scale insects may be a problem.

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comment: OW

comment_ja: アスパラガス，クサスギカズラ，キジカクシ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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