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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: 6-petaled, white, solitary or few per cluster. On stalks 3-8 mm long. 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. Weed Status: Priority Weed Weed Type: Environmental, Agricultural, Invasive Garden Escapee Lifeform: Herbaceous, Vine/climber
