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Genus: Asphodelus (asphodels)
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Family:
Xanthorrhoeaceae
Two species cultivated in southern Africa.
Previously in the Asphodelaceae, which has been sunk under
Xanthorrhoeaceae.
Species cultivated in southern Africa
List from
Glen (2002).
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Asphodelus fistulosus (Onionweed, Onion-leaved asphodel, Pink
asphodel)
Native from southwestern Europe through to India. An invasive weed in the
USA.
See Wikipedia.
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Asphodelus tenuifolius
Native from the Canary Islands and Europe through to India.
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