ASPARAGACEAE illustration

Botanical family

Asparagaceae

Asparagus family

13 species in this family

Monocot herbs, often with underground storage organs. Includes asparagus, agave, yucca, and spider plant.

  • Leaf arrangement: alternate/whorled
  • Leaf type: simple/scale-like
  • Growth forms: herb/climber
  • Inflorescence: raceme/panicle
  • Fruit: berry/capsule

Species in ASPARAGACEAE

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