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Asparagus fern

Q: What is the name of this fern growing it all over my neighbor’s yard. It is very pretty and filly, but I noticed it has tiny thorns.

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June 13, 2017

A: The plant you showed me is called Asparagus fern, Asparagus setaceus, but it is also known as Common Asparagus Fern. There are many varieties of asparagus fern and a few, such as Asparagus aethiopicus, are classified as type I Invasive according ... READ MORE

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Tags: Asparagus Fern, Asparagus Setaceus, Fern

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