Asparagus tenuifolius

Physical Characteristics

Asparagus tenuifolius is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower in May. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

S. Europe - Mediterranean.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Shoots Stem Edible Uses: Young shoots[177]. No more details are given but it is likely that they are cooked and used like asparagus[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known