hollow-stem asphodel
Asphodelus fistulosus L.
Asphodelus fistulosus, also known as hollow-stem asphodel, is a plant species in the Asphodelaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, the Arabian Peninsula, Transcaucasus, and Madeira. The plant has been introduced to various regions around the world, including parts of Europe, North America, and Oceania.
Description
Asphodelus fistulosus is a member of the genus Asphodelus and is characterized by its hollow stems. It is commonly referred to as hollow-stem asphodel, onionweed, onion-leafed asphodel, and pink asphodel. The species was first described in 1753 and is found in several regions, including Madeira, Portugal, the Desertas, Madeira Island, and other parts of Europe and the Americas. It has also been reported in areas such as Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and beyond. Its distribution extends globally, including in regions like the Atacama Region and other parts of the world.
Other common names
OnionweedWild Oniononion asphodelhollow-stem asphodelHollow-stemmed Asphodel
Distribution
Madeira · Portugal Continental · Desertas · Madeira Island · Porto Santo island · ZA · CL · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · MX · DK · Austria · SE · AU · NZ · NO · Global · Atacama Region · conterminous 48 United States · Albania · Algeria · Argentina Northeast · Azores · Baleares · Bolivia · California · Canary Is. · Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Asphodeloides ramosaOphioprason fistulosumVerinea fistulosaAsphodelus fistulosus var. fistulosus
