Identification: plant idetifying help

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  1. babygurl6162008

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    my neighbor gave me this plant and i am not sure what kind of plant it is. im trying to find out online with now luck it has very soft needles. i am attaching picture and would appreciate any help
     

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    also woundering should i try to remove the yellow part of the plant or just leave it for right now
     
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    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    Looks like Asparagus setaceus, Asparagus Fern.
    Note: This is not a fern in spite of its name.
     
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    should i trim off the yellow parts or just leave them they are not as bad as the one picture makes them look
     
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    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    I'm not sure but it's safe to just leave it alone and see what it does.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Ditto to Asparagus (Asparagus setaceus). It is NOT a fern as stated above, though.
     
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