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Asparagus burchellii
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It has many branches and woody stems. It grows 50 cm to 2 m tall. It has large prickles. The flowers are at the tips of the branches.
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
Plant, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Protoasparagus burchellii (Baker) Oberm.;