Asparagus falcatus (Sicklethorn) - Image 5

Botanical name: Asparagus falcatus

Common name: Sicklethorn

Family: Asparagaceae    (Formerly:Asparagaceae / Hyacinthaceae / Liliaceae)

Subfamily: Asparagoideae

Origin: South Africa

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spiny
Asparagus falcatus (Sicklethorn) with narrow green leaves and tiny white flowers, close up plant.


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