Asparagus falcatus (Sicklethorn)

Botanical name: Asparagus falcatus

Common name: Sicklethorn

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

Subfamily: Asparagoideae

Origin: South Africa

Asparagus falcatus is an evergreen climbing shrub, up to 7 m high. The roots of this plant form swollen tubers that resemble sweet potatoes.

Similar plants: Asparagus falcatus (Sicklethorn)

• Asparagus aethiopicus (Asparagus Fern)
• Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal Creeper)
• Asparagus densiflorus (Fox Tail)
• Asparagus juniperoides (Asparagus )
• Asparagus laricinus (Cluster-leaf Asparagus)
• Asparagus officinalis (Garden Asparagus)
• Asparagus plumosus (Asparagus Fern)
• Asparagus simulans
• Asparagus umbellatus (Asparagus Fern)