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White asphodel

Asphodelus albus

Description:

Some 60 cm tall perennial, with narrow green-greyish basal leaves. Flowers borne in spikes, white, 6 petaled and star shaped.

Habitat:

Mediterranean region, widespread - seen on stony grounds in cities and garrigue. Very common.

Notes:

Some literature note the toxic characteristics of asphodelus, without the precision of which part is concerned.

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Zlatan Celebic
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Zlatan Celebic

Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Tromelin Island

Spotted on Apr 15, 2016
Submitted on Jun 18, 2017

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