Asphodeline
Botanical name: Asphodeline
Asphodeline
Botanical name: Asphodeline
Description
Asphodeline is a genus of perennial plants in the family Asphodelaceae. Asphodeline has fleshy roots and fragrant starry flowers that are yellow in spring to summer. It grows up to 1.2 m in well-drained soil. Its foliage is blue-green and grassy with tall narrow flower spikes. The yellow flowers always make an interesting addition to the late-spring garden. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean region and the Middle East.
Species of Asphodeline
Liburne asphodel
Liburne asphodel prefers moist soil and is a common plant used in woodland gardens. The flowers open in midafternoon to avoid wilting in the heat. Seeds from the plant are a food source for wildlife in the winter.
King's spear
King's spear (Asphodeline lutea), from the Mediterranean region, is found in dry and rocky habitats but adapts well to domestic gardens. The ancient Greeks treated the roots like potatoes and roasted them to enhance their nutty flavor. The young shoots are sometimes cooked like spinach, and the fragrant flowers used to decorate a salad.
Care Guide for Asphodeline
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Asparagus and allies Family
Asphodel Genus
Asphodeline 
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