| Asphodelus tenuifolius | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asphodelaceae |
| Subfamily: | Asphodeloideae |
| Genus: | Asphodelus |
| Species: | A. tenuifolius |
| Binomial name | |
| Asphodelus tenuifolius | |
Asphodelus tenuifolius is a species of plant in the asphodel family Asphodelaceae. It is native to North Africa, Southern Europe, the Middle East and South Asia.[1] It has been introduced to Australia and the Mascarene Islands. It is generally present from the Canary Islands, across the Mediterranean to the Middle East and Afghanistan.[2] It has a fibrous root system. It is also known as wild onion or "jungli piyaz" in Pakistan.
Natural stand
Inflorescence
References
- ↑ "Asphodelus tenuifolius Cav. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ↑ "Asphodelus tenuifolius (onionweed)". www.cabi.org. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
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