# 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.

- **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.

## About

Asphodelus albus , common name white asphodel , is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the genus Asphodelus .

## Sources

- Plate: https://gaia-dex.com/species/09aec2d0-2f89-4343-9524-640a92ae5ffc
- iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/209586
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asphodelus albus
- Conservation status: IUCN Red List category, as recorded by Gaia-Dex
- Photo: https://inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/481469212/medium.jpeg (no rights reserved, CC0, via iNaturalist)

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