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Asparagus densiflorus 'Myersii'
| Family Name: | Asparagaceae |
| Synonyms: | Asparagus meyeri |
| Common Name: | Foxtail Fern, Plume Asparagus, 狐尾天门冬 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a bushy plant grows about 0.6 m tall. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are liner, needle-like, densely arranged along the stems. |
| Flowers | The flowers are white, small and inconspicuous. |
| Fruit | The fruits are small, globose, turning from green to red when ripe. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Red |
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Others
| Master ID | 398 |
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| Species ID | 1694 |
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