Onion-Leafed Asphodel
探検植物
Onion-Leafed Asphodel
asphodelus fistulosus
The Onion-Leafed Asphodel, scientifically known as Asphodelus fistulosus, is a hardy and highly adaptable herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. Frequently called "onionweed" due to its hollow, cylindrical leaves that closely resemble those of culinary chives or onions, this plant produces delicate, star-shaped white or pale pink flowers. Each tepal features a distinctive, dark reddish-brown central stripe, making it a beautiful sight when in full bloom despite its status as an invasive species in many parts of the world.
生息地: Found in open, sunny, disturbed habitats such as roadsides, degraded pastures, coastal dunes, and sandy or rocky grasslands.
外見
This plant features a dense tuft of erect, hollow, cylindrical blue-green leaves that reach up to 40 cm in length. From this foliage, stiff, hollow, branched flowering stems emerge, standing between 30 and 70 cm tall. The flowers are arranged in loose racemes; each blossom is about 1.5 to 2 cm wide with six white or pale pink tepals, each marked by a prominent brown or purplish mid-vein. The fruits are small, rounded, three-valved capsules containing wrinkled, black seeds.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Liliopsida目Asparagales科Asphodelaceae属Asphodelus
カテゴリ
植物レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
Despite its name 'onion-leafed asphodel' and onion-like appearance, it does not have an onion scent or taste and is actually toxic to ingest.
In Australia and the United States, it is officially declared a noxious weed because livestock avoid eating it, leading to degraded pasture quality.
It is highly fire-tolerant; its seeds survive wildfire heat and germinate rapidly in the nutrient-rich ash left behind.
特殊能力
能力
Drought-Resistant Hollow Leaves
The hollow, cylindrical structure of the leaves minimizes surface area relative to volume, reducing water loss through transpiration in hot, arid environments.
能力
Prolific Seed Production
A single plant can produce thousands of small, hardy seeds that remain viable in the soil for several years, allowing rapid colonization after disturbances.
能力
Unharvestable Taste
The plant contains compounds that render it unpalatable or mildly toxic to most livestock, preventing grazing pressure and allowing it to flourish in active pastures.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 15+ cm
- 寿命
- 1+ 年
- 抱卵期間
- 7+ 日
食性と食事
As a photosynthetic plant, it generates its own energy from sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water while absorbing essential minerals from the soil.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Carbon dioxide
- Water
- Soil minerals
生態系とのつながり
competitor
Kangaroo Grass
Themeda triandra
Outcompetes native grasses for water, nutrients, and sunlight in disturbed pastoral lands.
mutualism
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Visited by honey bees for nectar and pollen, aiding in pollination.
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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。
よくある質問
Onion-Leafed Asphodelを見分けるには？
Onion-Leafed Asphodelを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Onion-Leafed Asphodelの長さは何ですか？
15+ cm
Onion-Leafed Asphodelの寿命は何ですか？
1+ 年
Onion-Leafed Asphodelは何を食べますか？
As a photosynthetic plant, it generates its own energy from sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water while absorbing essential minerals from the soil.
Onion-Leafed Asphodelは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found in open, sunny, disturbed habitats such as roadsides, degraded pastures, coastal dunes, and sandy or rocky grasslands.
Onion-Leafed Asphodelの抱卵期間は何ですか？
7+ 日
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