Fruit Seeds of Southern Michigan: Asparagus officinalis -- Garden Asparagus

Non-native (Northern Africa, Western Asia, Central to Southeastern Europe)

Other names: Common Asparagus, Garden Asparagus

Jose Hernandez @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database [1]

Excellent seed photo here; note micropunctate surface (which puckers when dry)

Christopher Noll [3]

[1]

Notes:
Although A. officinalis is not native to North America, it is not considered invasive.

References:

Species profile at USDA Plants Database
Michigan Flora online species profile
Profile with good fruit photos at Plants of the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
Profile at Ohio Perennial and Biennial Weed Guide
Species profile at Global Invasive Species Database

Updated 2019

(Numbers in photo captions are photo credits, listed in the "Photo Credits" tab at the top of the page)

About

This is a reference guide to fleshy, bird-dispersed fruits, especially identification of seeds. It will focus on fall- and summer-fruiting plant species found in southern Michigan, but since many of these species are widespread in North America, it will be useful for a broader region. Both native and non-native species are covered.

This website was a project of the former Rouge River Bird Observatory; part of RRBO's research was examining the fall diet of birds at an urban site. This page is now maintained by Julie Craves.

Please cite as:

Craves, J. A., and D. Wloch. 2012. Fruit seeds of southern Michigan, an online guide. Rouge River Bird Observatory, University of Michigan-Dearborn and Prairie Oaks Ecological Station. Ann Arbor, MI. (seedguide.blogspot.com) Version 2023.

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