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Yellow asphodel

Asphodeline lutea

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Common names

26 names · 19 languages
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Other languages (18)
Dutch
  • Gele affodil[1][2]
  • Jonkerlelie
French
  • Asphodèle jaune
  • Asphodèline jaune[1][2]
Chinese (Simplified)
Croatian
  • Žuta zlatoglavica[2]
Czech
  • asfodelína žlutá[2]
Danish
Finnish
  • keltasoihtu[2]
German
Hebrew
  • עיריוני צהוב[2]
Italian
Japanese
  • キバナツルボ[2]
Polish
  • Złotnica żółta[2]
Russian
  • Асфоделина желтая[2]
  • Асфоделина жёлтая[2]
Slovak
  • asfodelka žltá[2]
Slovenian
  • rumeni čepljec[2]
Swedish
  • junkerlilja[2]
Turkish
  • Sarı Sankiçiriş[2]
Ukrainian
  • Асфоделіна жовта[2]
  • Золотень жовтий[2]
Sources & name notes (2)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Asphodeline lutea — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Yellow Asphodel — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • Gele affodil — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • King's-spear — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • Gelber Affodill — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • Yellow King's-spear — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • Asphodèline jaune — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • Asfodelo giallo — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
[2] Asphodeline lutea — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Yellow Asphodel — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • Gele affodil — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • King's-spear — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • Gelber Affodill — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • Yellow King's-spear — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • Asphodèline jaune — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • Asfodelo giallo — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • עיריוני צהוב — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • Асфоделина жёлтая — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • asfodelína žlutá — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • Žuta zlatoglavica — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • キバナツルボ — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • junkerlilja — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • Золотень жовтий — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • Асфоделіна жовта — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • Kejserlys — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • rumeni čepljec — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • Złotnica żółta — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • Sarı Sankiçiriş — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • keltasoihtu — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • asfodelka žltá — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • 日光兰 — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
  • Асфоделина желтая — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 335852; Asphodeline lutea.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Asphodeline lutea is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Asphodelaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Native range
Medit. to Caucasus.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [2]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Unknown
Agroforestry database

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Structure

Vegetation layer
Herbaceous
Size
Small
Dimensions
1.00 m high × 1.00 m wide
Lifecycle
Perennial

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
6-9
Moisture
Well-drained, Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Partial shade, Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Leaves, Flowers, Root
Functions
Fragrant
Edibility
4 out of 5
Medicinal value
0 out of 5

Roasted carrots were popular among the ancient Greeks. They prepared the carrots in the same way as potatoes - roasted with salt and oil or mashed with figs. The carrots were not very thick but had a rich nutty flavor. They could be harvested year-round, but were best when the plant was dormant in late summer and early autumn. It is important to use them within a few weeks after harvesting, as they do not keep well. Young shoots of the plant can be cooked. They do not smell particularly pleasant during cooking, but have a fairly neutral taste. However, some find them quite tasty. The plant grows in late summer and autumn, and the young shoots can be moderately harvested throughout the winter. The flowers of the plant can be consumed raw and have a pleasant sweetness. They are a decorative and flavorful addition to salads but should be used as soon as possible because they wilt quickly. The flowers are most beautiful in the late afternoon and can be enjoyed visually throughout the day and culinarily in the evening. Occasionally, the plant blooms with double flowers, with twice the number of petals, but their exact name is unknown.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Asphodeline lutea — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP). This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 1799710; ID 5W5MB; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1799710; ID 5W5MB; rank species; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Asphodeline lutea — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 1154234; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 389589, 389590, 389591, 389592, 389593, 389594, 389595, 389596, 389597, 389598, 389599, 389600, 389601, 389602, 389603, 389604, 389605, 389606, 389607

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.