Asphodelus fistulosus

Scientific name

Asphodelus fistulosus

Common name

Onion weed

Family

Asphodelaceae

Priority

Medium

Plant description

A short lived perennial from southern Europe and India. The cylindrical leaves do not have an onion smell.The flower stalk is up to 60 cm tall and the white flowers have a brown centre stripe. An abundant weed near the coast.

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