Overview

Appearance: Asparagus asparagoides is a herbaceous climbing plant that is native to southern Africa. It has a vine that can reach up to 10 ft. (3m) in length.
Foliage: It has shiny green leaf-like structures which are flattened stems rather than true leaves. They measure up to 1.6 in. (4 cm) long by 0.8 in. (2 cm) wide.
Flowers: The pendent white flowers appear over winter and spring, from July to September. They can grow up to 0.8-2.4 in. (2-6 cm) long.
Fruit: The seeds are about 0.4 in. (1 cm) long and are spread by birds.
Ecological Threat: Asparagus asparagoides smothers native vegetation with thick foliage and dense mats of roots. It can be found on cliffs, roadsides and ditches.

Resources

CABI Invasive Species Compendium [1]
California Invasive Plant Council [2]
USDA NRCS PLANTS [3]
USDA ARS GRIN [4]
www.eFloras.org [5]