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Asparagus officinalis L.

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Derivation of specific name:	officinalis: used in medicine.
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Growth form(s):	Perennial.
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Literature:	Biegel, H.M. (1977). Check-list of ornamental plants used in Rhodesian parks and gardens. Rhodesia Agricultural Journal. Research Report No. 3. Page 26.

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Asparagus officinalis
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Asparagus officinalis
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Asparagus officinalis
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Asparagus officinalis
Google: Web - Images - Scholar
iNaturalist: Asparagus officinalis
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Asparagus officinalis
JSTOR Plant Science: Asparagus officinalis
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Asparagus officinalis
Plants of the World Online: Asparagus officinalis
Tropicos: Asparagus officinalis
Wikipedia: Asparagus officinalis

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