Asparagus paul-guilielmi
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A scrambling shrub. It has fine needle-like leaves about 6 cm long. The flowers are among the leaves. The flower is on a very slender stalk.
There are between 160-300 Asparagus species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in savannah.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Senegal, West Africa
How it is used for food
The tubers are boiled and eaten.
Edible parts
Tubers, root, leaves, stems