ASPARAGACEAE
 


The Asparagus Family

The Asparagaceae family consists of 26 genera and 240 species including the well known apsaragus, Lily-of-the-Valley, and Solomon's Seal. like . Asparagaceae consists of four subfamilies: Asparagoideae, Convalloroideae, Ruscoideae, and Herreriodeae.. Many species from this family have been assigned to the Liliaceae and other families by some taxonimists.

Common Genera 
Asparagus
Aspidistra
Convalaria
Liriope
Hemiphylacus
Maianthemum
Ophiopogon
Polygonatum
Reineckia
Rohdea
Ruscus
Smilacina


References:

Jelitto, L. and W. Schacht.
Translated M.E. Epp. Hardy Herbacaeous Perenials, Vol I & II. 3rd Ed.  Portland, OR: Timber Press, 1950.

Wickipedia: "Convallaria" 2007

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