African Asparagus (Asparagus africanus)
Description
This species is becoming widely naturalised in eastern Australia (i.e. in south-eastern and central Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales). It is most common near settlements in south-eastern Queensland, particularly around Brisbane. Primarily a weed of sub-tropical regions, this species invades forests, rainforest margins, open woodlands (particularly those near habitation), urban bushland, and in the vegetation along waterways (i.e. in riparian areas). It is also common in disturbed sites and waste areas, along roadsides, and in parks and gardens. A long-lived (i.e. perennial) climber growing up over other vegetation (even over large trees) or a sub-shrub with scrambling stems up to 3 m long.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Asparagales
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Family: Asparagaceae
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Genus: Asparagus
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