11,110 observationsLeast Concern
Onion-Leafed Asphodel
Asphodelus fistulosus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Asparagales ›Family: Asphodelaceae ›Genus: Asphodelus
About
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. It is an invasive exotic weed in the United States, with significant infestations in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It is listed as a Federal Noxious Weed by the United States Department of Agriculture. It is also a common weed in parts of Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico, and it thrives...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Onion-Leafed Asphodel is Asphodelus fistulosus.
- The Onion-Leafed Asphodel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Onion-Leafed Asphodel belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Onion-Leafed Asphodel belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Onion-Leafed Asphodel belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Onion-Leafed Asphodel belongs to the order Asparagales.
- Onion-Leafed Asphodel belongs to the family Asphodelaceae.
- Onion-Leafed Asphodel belongs to the genus Asphodelus.