Asparagus albus, Castro Marim, Salt marshes

Wow...........who would have guessed this was a member of the Asparagus family!?

It really beautiful Isabel, but with some vicious looking thorns too. I like the delicate little flowerless and it stands out perfectly against the out-of-focus background.

I looked this up and apparently the very young shoots can be used as a substitute for the domesticated asparagus we all know.............but it also says it is a very poor substitute!

A beautiful jumble of flowers and thorns! After reading Keith's comment, I think I'll stick to the usual asparagus! As always, it is a beautifully focused shot Isabel.

Just for admiring and photographing...not for eating! ;-)
Beautifully delicate.

beautiful!