Description
Asparagus mollis (also called 'Soft Asparagus Fern', 'Soft Fern' and 'Foxtail Fern', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas, woodlands and grasslands. It has thin, wiry stems with small, scale-like leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Asparagus mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asparagus mollis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Asparagus mollis
Asparagus mollis can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.