Asparagaceae

2 gen., Africa, Europe and Asia

Asparagus L.

9 species naturalized Aust.; all states and territories

Rhizomatous shrubs, climbers or scramblers. Stems with prickles or smooth. Leaves reduced to membranous scales subtending flattened or terete cladodes. Flowers regular, bisexual or unisexual, small, solitary, clustered or in racemes. Perianth segments 6, ± equal. Stamens 6. Ovary 3-locular, superior. Fruit a berry.