Wild plants in and around Shimane 島根とその周辺の野生植物

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Asparagus cochinchinensis / Kusasugikazura クサスギカズラ

Bloom time: May-June

   
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Asparagaceae / Kijikakushika   Species in the genus Asparagus:

Asparagus cochinchinensis / Kusasugikazura
Asparagus kiusianus / Hamatamabouki
Asparagus rigidulus / Oobasugikazura

 
   

Asparagus cochinchinensis / Kusasugikazura クサスギカズラ

 
Asparagus cochinchinensis is a perennial herb inhabiting sandy soil or rocks in seacoasts. The lower parts of the stems get lignified, and the upper parts are somewhat vine-like. Cladodes (leafless photosynthetic units), linear, measure 1-2cm in length, and axils set 1-3 light yellow flowers. Bloom time: May-June.
                 
                     
                     
                     

 

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