Flowering plants of the family Asphodelaceae, especially Asphodelus ramosus and Asphodelus albus; the flowers of these plants.

plural of asphodel

plural of bog asphodel

A yellow-flowered perennial, Narthecium ossifragum found in wet open areas of western Europe, and bearing orange fruits formerly used as a food coloring.

(botany) Belonging to the plant family Asphodelaceae.

(organic chemistry) A bianthraquinone obtained from Asphodesus microcarpus.