Asparagus densiflorus is commonly known as the Foxtail fern, Plume fern or Aparagus fern.
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This container of the plant provides a cool verdant contrast to the colourful Bougainvillea in the background.
This container has a niche spot by the side of a pond. It gets to enjoy the intermittent water spray from the fountain within.
This container has a niche spot by the side of a pond. It gets to enjoy the intermittent water spray from the fountain within.
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After a eavy downpour, a tiny butterfly, Zizula hylax pygmaea (Pygmy Grass Blue) with a long name perched on an equally tiny leaf.
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Each stem is arching and covered with many small needle-like leaves. Flower buds sprout from the lateral branches.
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Flowers are white and tiny.
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Each stem is arching and covered with many small needle-like leaves. Flower buds sprout from the lateral branches.
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Flowers are white and tiny.
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This stem is smothered with masses of delicate flowers.
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The fruits are shiny and eventually turn red.