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Onionweed

Asphodelus fistulosus

Onionweed (Asphodelus fistulosus) is an invasive plant. It is a native of southern Europe, Mediterranean Africa and western Asia and was first detected in Texas and Arizona in the early 1980's.

Prolific seeding and non-edible to most animals, it can become quickly established.

For more information about this plant pest, see the CABI data sheet.