Asphodeline is a genus of primarily rhizomatous Mediterranean plants in the Asphodelaceae family.
Asphodeline lutea with its tall, yellow spikes in early spring is a classic element of Mediterranean flora. The inflorescences, harvested before bloom, are a delicious vegetable. The first two photos were taken in habitat by Angelo Porcelli. The third photo is a close-up of a flower and buds taken May 2005 in Northern California. Photo by Mary Sue Ittner. This plant was short lived in her garden.
