10. Esparraguera majorera (Asparagus nesiotes Svent. subsp. purpuriensis Marrero et Ramos)

Endemic to Lanzarote & Fuerteventura

Asparagaceae – asparagus

Flowers May-Oct

Sprawling woody bush with fine branches and needle-like leaves, white flowers with strong pleasant scent, turning to small green and red berries. Asparagus has diuretic properties, cleansing, purifying. Young shoots can be eaten in salads. 

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