Asparagus subulatus
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It can grow 2 m tall. The branches are zig-zag. The stems have small spines in the lower sections. The fruit is a berry with 1-3 seeds.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The plant is eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Plants, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Protoasparagus subulatus (Thunb.) Oberm.;