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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.

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Asphodeline lutea King's Spear

Rocks near monastery, near Monte St. Angelo, Gargano, Italy 19th April 2009

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Asphodeline lutea

Rocks near monastery, near Monte St. Angelo, Gargano, Italy 19th April 2009

Added on October 28th 2009, updated 27th Feb 2010

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