Asparagaceae
The Asparagaceae family includes 114 genera and 2900 species with 3 sepals, 3 petals, 6 stamens, and a 3-parted pistol, as well as many varying traits.
Because of taxonomic classifications, there are few cohesive characteristics of Asparagaceae. However, the "asparagus family" is often divided into 4 subfamilies that share similar traits: Agave, Asparagus, Beargrass, and Brodiaea (1, 2).
Because of taxonomic classifications, there are few cohesive characteristics of Asparagaceae. However, the "asparagus family" is often divided into 4 subfamilies that share similar traits: Agave, Asparagus, Beargrass, and Brodiaea (1, 2).
Cream Spike
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Foxtail Agave
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Biznaga de Glass
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Parry's Agave
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Miniature century plant
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Agave Quadricolor
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King of the Agaves
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African Spear Plant
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