Foxtail fern, Asparagus fern
Asparagus densiflorus

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

A small climbing shrub. The vines can be 3 m long. The branches are 1 m long. They have lines along them. The fruit are red and 8-10 mm across. There are 1 or 2 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Central America, China, India, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Pakistan, South Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Satawari

Synonyms

Asparagopsis densiflora Kunth; Asparagus myriocladus Baker; and others