Asphodelus

Meikle, R.D. 1985: Flora of Cyprus 2
but modified and accepted names differing
1Plant robust, often 1 m or higher, leaves flat, strap-shaped; roots with fusiform tubers; perianth segments 4 mm wide
1'Plant slender, generally less than 70 cm high; leaves grass-like, fistulose; roots without tubers; perianth segments 2-2.5 mm wide
2Plant perennial with fleshy roots; perianth-segments 12-14 mm long; pedicels in fruit 8-10 mm long; capsule c. 5 mm diam.
2'Plant annual with fibrous roots; perianth-segments 4-7 mm long; pedicels in fruit 5-8 mm long; capsule 3-4 mm diam.