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Family: Asparagaceae Scientific name: Asparagus asparagoides Description: Plant Form Climbing herb. Size Up to 3 m tall. Stem Wiry, green, branching frequently. Leaves Reduced, scale-like, their function replaced by flattened stems 5-15 mm long, curved and oval-shaped. Flowers White, solitary or few per cluster, stalked 3-8 mm with 6 petals. Fruit and Seeds Red, spherical berry, 5-19 mm diameter. Habitat Open coastal woodland, also orchards and roadsides. Distinguishing Features Leaves can have similar appearance to native Wombat berry (Eustrephus latifolius), but Bridal creeper has berry-like red fruit. Impacts Suppresses and smothers native vegetation.