Description
Asparagus aethiopicus is a branching perennial herb with tough green aerial stems which are sparsely covered with spines. Its natural habitat is rocky shale slopes and coastal scrub, in relatively dry areas. The oval-shaped leaves are actually leaf-like cladodes, which are 0.8–2 cm long and 0.1-0.2 cm wide, and arise in groups of four or more from the stem. Occurring in spring, the small white or pinkish-white flowers are 0.3-0.5 cm long and arise in clusters off the stem.
Characteristics
Category:
Shrubs
Foliage:
Evergreen
Light:
full sun
Water:
Normal
