Typically showy with identical sepals and petals (tepals), usually in multiples of three.
Many species, like the edible asparagus, have cladodes —flattened, green stems that perform photosynthesis because the true leaves are reduced to tiny scales. asparagaceae
Despite their genetic relation, the family is morphologically heterogeneous, meaning members vary widely in appearance. Typically showy with identical sepals and petals (tepals),
Often contain phytomelanin , a black pigment that creates a dark, crusty seed coat. Iconic Members like the edible asparagus