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The genus Asparagus in the plant family Asparagaceae comprises up to 300 species. The most well-known species is the edible Asparagus officinalis, commonly referred to as just asparagus. Other members of the genus are grown as ornamental plants. Species such as Asparagus setaceus are finely branched and are misleadingly known as "asparagus fern". The most popular ornamental species are Asparagus plumosus, Asparagus densiflorus, and Asparagus sprengeri.
Many species from Africa are now included in the genera Protasparagus and Myrsiphyllum. Species in this genus vary in their appearance, from herbs to somewhat woody climbers. Most species have photosynthetic flattened stems, called phylloclades, instead of true leaves. Asparagus officinalis, Asparagus schoberioides, and Asparagus cochinchinensis are dioecious species, with male and female flowers on separate plants. Asparagus asparagoides, known as bridal creeper, is a problematic weed in southern Australia.

Selected species

Asparagus aethiopicus (= Protasparagus aethiopicus)
Asparagus africanus (= Protasparagus africanus) - African Asparagus
Asparagus asparagoides (= Myrsiphyllum asparagoides) - Smilax, African Asparagus Fern, (Austr.) Bridal Creeper
Asparagus cochinchinensis
Asparagus declinatus - Foxtail Asparagus Fern, (Austr.) Bridal vein
Asparagus densiflorus (= Protasparagus densiflorus) - Ground Asparagus, Asparagus Fern, (S. Afr.) Emerald Fern, Basket Asparagus
- Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri' (= Protasparagus densiflorus 'Sprenger') - Sprenger's Asparagus
Asparagus falcatus
Asparagus flagellaris
Asparagus macowanii (= Protasparagus macowanii)
Asparagus officinalis - Asparagus
- Asparagus officinalis officinalis - Garden Asparagus
- Asparagus officinalis prostratus
Asparagus plumosus (= Protasparagus plumosus ?) - Asparagus Fern, Florist's Fern, (Austr.) Climbing Asparagus
- Asparagus Plumosus Nanus is a greenhouse variety, bearing fern-like foliage.
Asparagus racemosus
Asparagus scandens
Asparagus schoberioides
Asparagus setaceus (= Protasparagus setaceus) - Fern Asparagus, Lace Fern
Asparagus sprengeri - a greenhouse climber with light and elegant foliage
Asparagus umbellatus
Asparagus virgatus

Pests and diseases

Asparagus Beetle (Crioceris asparagi)

Spotted Asparagus Beetle (Crioceris duodecimpunctata)

Asparagus Fern Caterpillar, also known as Beet Armyworm, Spodoptera exigua.

Asparagus Fly Platyparaea poeciloptera, a fruit fly

Fusarium root and crown rot, caused by two species of fungi, Fusarium monoliforme and Fusarium oxysporium asparagi

Asparagus rust, caused by the fungus Puccinia asparagi

Botrytis blight, caused by the fungus Botrytis cinerea

The larvae of some Lepidoptera species have been recorded feeding on Asparagus. These include Coleophora lineapulvella, Ghost Moth, The Nutmeg, Small Fan-footed Wave, and Turnip Moth

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