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Onionweed (Asphodelus fistulosus) is an invasive weed. 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..

Scientific Name Common Name Options
Asphodelus fistulosusOnionweedNAPIS Maps
News
03/05/2009 A Cooperative Effort in Arizona to Control Onionweed

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