Asphodelaceae

A family of some 17 genera and 814 species of usually perennial or annual herbs, often with a bulbous rhizome, occasionally shrubby.  Widespread in Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia.  Often included in the Liliaceae.  [FNSW].   Represented in the Hortus by 2 European species.

Plants in this Family

  1. Asphodeline lutea Rchb.
  2. Asphodelus aestivus Brot.