Onion-Leafed Asphodel

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Asphodelus fistulosus

Onion-Leafed Asphodel, a reference photo
Photo: Hans Hillewaert · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Asphodelus fistulosus is a species of plant known as hollow-stemmed asphodel, onionweed, onion-leafed asphodel, and pink asphodel. It is native to the Mediterranean region as well as the Arabian Peninsula, Transcaucasus, and Madeira.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Onion-Leafed Asphodel being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Family
Asphodelaceae
Species
Asphodelus fistulosus

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