Asparagus Setaceous (Noun)
Meaning
A fernlike plant native to South Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Asparagus setaceus is an extremely delicate and fernlike plant native to South Africa, with incredibly dainty stems.
- Asparagus setaceus has become very popular globally as an attractive, airy, fern-like plant.
- This plant variety, also known as Asparagus setaceus, belongs to the lily plant family and was first recorded in South Africa during early explorations.
- In traditional Afrikaans, Asparagus setaceus is also known as sprengelhout, and this name translates to asparagus tree, reflecting the plant's tall, fernlike nature.
- The unique, elegant Asparagus setaceus plant can develop a rich mass of foliage that strongly resembles a fern and often rises over six feet tall.