Asphodeline lutea King's Spear
A. lutea is a tall plant with spectacularly large yellow flowers and found plentifully at this mountain site near a monastery possibly because the roots can be used instead of roast potatoes. The flowers and young shoots can also be eaten.
Rocks near monastery, near Monte St. Angelo, Gargano, Italy 19th April 2009
Added on October 28th 2009, updated 27th Feb 2010