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white asphodel

Asphodelus albus Mill.
white asphodel
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Asphodelus albus, known as white asphodel, is a herbaceous perennial plant in the genus Asphodelus of the Asphodelaceae family. It is native to regions including SE, GB, DK, France, Italy, and Spain. First described by Mill. in 1768, this species is recognized by its white flowers and is part of a genus that includes several similar asphodel species.

Description

Asphodelus albus is a perennial plant characterized by its white flowers and is part of the Asphodelaceae family. It is found in several European countries, including SE, GB, DK, France, Italy, and Spain. The species was first published by Mill. in 1768. It is commonly referred to as white asphodel in both English and other languages. This plant is a member of the genus Asphodelus, which includes a variety of similar flowering plants.

Other common names

white asphodel

Distribution

SE · GB · DK · France · Italy · Spain

Synonyms

Asphodelus albus var. desegliseiAsphodelus albus var. sphaerocarpusAsphodelus albus subsp. sphaerocarpusAsphodelus ramosus subsp. albusAsphodelus ramosus var. albus

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