Asparagus fern
a fernlike climbing vine, Asparagus setaceus, of southern Africa, having very small, whitish flowers and pea-sized, purplish-black berries.
Historical Examples
It is more commonly known as asparagus fern, though it is not even a most distant relative of the fern family.
ABC of Gardening Eben Eugene Rexford
The ice cream if in rose forms should be passed on a large silver tray with asparagus fern among the ices.
Gala Day Luncheons Caroline Benedict Burrell
In the center of the table three tall cathedral candles rising from a mass of asparagus fern.
Dinners and Luncheons Paul Pierce
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