Asparagus acutifolius, common name wild asparagus, is an evergreen perennial plant belonging to the genus Asparagus. The Latin name acutifolius of this species, meaning "thorny leaves", derives from the characteristic shape of the leaves, a quite common feature in the typical plants of the Mediterranean.
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Spiny Asparagus
Asparagus acutifolius
- Observations in the area
- 7
- Last sighting
- 12 October 2025
- Category
- Plants
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Where it has been observed
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