White Asphodel
Asphodelus albus
In ancient Greek mythology, the Asphodel Meadows were a region of the Underworld where ordinary souls who lived balanced lives would dwell.
- Scientific name
- Asphodelus albus
- Taxonomy
- Plantae › Tracheophyta › Liliopsida › Asparagales › Asphodelaceae › Asphodelus
- IUCN Red List status
- Least Concern
- Population trend
- stable
- Biome
- grassland
- Habitat
- Subalpine meadows, rocky slopes, and open Mediterranean heathlands.
- Diet
- Photosynthetic; derives energy from sunlight and soil minerals.
- Range
- Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Balkan Peninsula
- Size
- 50 to 120 cm in height.
- Lifespan
- Perennial; individual plants can live for 5-10 years.
- Active
- diurnal
- Threats
- Habitat fragmentation and intensive agricultural land conversion.
- Safe to approach?
- Harmless to touch but toxic if ingested. Maintain a respectful distance to avoid soil compaction around the root system. If ingested, seek medical advice; if skin irritation occurs from sap, wash with soap and water.
Asphodelus albus , common name white asphodel , is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the genus Asphodelus .
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