Asparagaceae (Juss., 1789) It includes herbaceous, shrubby, or tree-like perennial plants, equipped with rhizomes, bulbs, or fleshy roots. The leaves are generally alternate, simple, and in many cases arranged in basal rosettes. The flowers, hermaphroditic and regular, are usually arranged in racemes or spikes. The fruit is typically a capsule or a berry containing hard, black seeds. More Information Etymology: Asparagus family.Place of Origin: Wide, nearly global distribution, with particular abundance in temperate, tropical, and subtropical regions.
Asphodelaceae (Juss. 1789) It includes herbaceous, succulent, or shrubby plants, generally perennial, with tuberous roots, rhizomes, or bulbs. They feature leaves arranged in basal rosettes, often fleshy and with a thick cuticle. The flowers, hermaphroditic and regular, have six free or partially fused tepals and are arranged in racemes or panicles. The fruit is a trilocular capsule containing numerous seeds. More Information Etymology: Family of plants related to Asphodelus.Place of Origin: Primarily in South Africa, and to a lesser extent in North Africa, the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and some areas of Western Asia.