Asparagus virgatus

Tiki Fern, Asparagus Fern, Broom Fern at Mawson, ACT

Asparagus virgatus at Mawson, ACT - 19 Apr 2024 02:34 PM
Asparagus virgatus at Mawson, ACT - 19 Apr 2024 02:34 PM
Asparagus virgatus at Mawson, ACT - 19 Apr 2024 02:34 PM
Asparagus virgatus at Mawson, ACT - 19 Apr 2024 02:34 PM
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Asparagus virgatus 10 Jan 2025 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 18 Apr 2024 Mike

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Seeds are 4mm black ball.

5 comments

Mike wrote:
   19 Apr 2024
I thought asparagus from a distance, but different up close. Stems are ridged and no soft leaves. Berry has single seed (at least the one I split open) rather than 3-6.
Mike wrote:
   19 Apr 2024
I have added photo 4 to contrast it with Asparagus officinalis (Asparagus) (Asparagus officinalis, the one on the right). It does look like an asparagus, but not a climber and not officinalis.
   19 Apr 2024
Hi Mike, I got your message. I would be interested in seeing what it is.
Mike wrote:
   1 May 2024
Why does it look so different from other Asparagus officinalis? Photo 4 shows several differences.
Mike wrote:
   10 Jan 2025
First ACT record of Asparagus virgatus.

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