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Asparagus fern (αράχνη)

Asparagus plumosus nanus

Photo by Ioannis
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Description:

Green plant 1m high, cousin of the edible asparagus, having fern like leaves. The nanus variety has very narrow leaves, from which the Greek name αράχνη, spider.

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PublishedJuly 10, 2014

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