Asparagus litoralis, common name coastal asparagus, is an evergreen perennial plant species belonging to the genus Asparagus in the monocot family Asparagaceae, according to some sources, including the Black Sea Red Data Book.[1] Other sources do not recognize this species, placing the four synonyms recognized by the Black Sea Red Data Book into two different species:[2][3]
- Asparagus ferganensis Vved, synonym Asparagus monoclados Vved.
- Asparagus neglectus Kar et Kir, synonym Asparagus misczenkoi Iljin
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Asparagoideae |
| Genus: | Asparagus |
| Species: | A. litoralis
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| Binomial name | |
| Asparagus litoralis Steven
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Description
editFor those sources that recognize the species, Asparagus litoralis is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30–50 centimetres (12–20 in) in height. The top of the branches is where flowers normally bloom. In May and June the flowers bloom and in July and August it starts bearing fruit. The population has been declining and is not overly abundant. It is normally pollinated by bumblebees.[4]
Habitat and conservation
editWhen recognized as a single species, its habitat is coastal, including sandy and rocky areas. It is vulnerable in the Black Sea region.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Vakhrusheva, L. (1999). "Asparagus litoralis Steven, 1857". In Dumont, Henri J. (ed.). Black Sea Red Data Book. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ^ "Asparagus ferganensis". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ^ "Asparagus neglectus". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ^ Kubitzki, Klaus (1998). Flowering Plants. Monocotyledons: Lilianae (except Orchidaceae). Springer. p. 126. ISBN 9783540640608. Retrieved 19 November 2018.