Asparagus fern (Asparagus scandens)
| Scientific name: | Asparagus scandens Thunb |
Common Name: | Asparagus fern (Climbing asparagus) |
Habitat: | This species is often found in native forests and scrub areas and is also found to occur in open coastal areas (Timmins and Reid, 2000; Muyt, 2001). In Australia it establishes in heathland, woodland, riparian vegetation, dry and damp sclerophyll forests (Timmins and Reid, 2000: Blood, 2001). It has also been noted to establish in grassy places, rockwalls, hedges, forest remnants (Roy et al, 2004; Timmins and Reid, 2000) |
 Asparagus fern - climbing Photo: Mark Imhof |  Asparagus fern flowers Photo: Mark Imhof |  Asparagus fern foliage Photo: Mark Imhof |
Related Links
Information on Asparagus Fern on the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment's website (external link).
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