Asphodelus microcarpus
Asphodelus microcarpus is a medicinal plant widely distributed over the coastal Mediterranean region. It is a perennial plant which forms a clump with deciduous, flat, linear and thick leaves 20 to 40 cm long. The stem is highly branched and hangs starry white flowers. Its roots are tuberous and edible.
Datasheet
| Common Name | Branched asphodel |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Asphodelus microcarpus |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Basic Colour | White, Pink |
| Height | 20 -> 120 cm |
| Habitat | Grasslands and lawns Stony and rocky ground |
| Altitude | 2000 m |
| Bloom Time | April -> May |
| Plant Type | Herb, Tuberous, Medicinal |
| Fruit Type | Capsule |
| different tolerances | Drought tolerant |
| Used Parts | Root, Leaf, Fruit, Flower |
| Plant Uses | Medicine , Culinary |
| Active substances | Starch |
| USDA Zone | 6 (-23), 7 (-17), 8 (-12), 9 (-7), 10 (-1), 11 (+4), 12 (+10) |
| Sun Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Soil Type | Sandy |
| Propagation | by seeds, by sowing, by Division |
| Germination | Cold Germinator, Fast Germinator |
| Pests/ Diseases | Aphids |
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