Major processes contributing to subtleties of ephemeral flowers of Asphodelus ramosus are related to chemical constituents detected in tepals which expand during cold and wet seasons in the eastern Mediterranean. Luteolin, caffeic acid, chlorogenic, and p-hydroxy-benzoic acids are the main constituents, whereas alkanes, ketones, and fatty acids appear in low amounts.

The association of plants with moral principles of individuals is presented in a miscellaneous, Medieval Greek manuscript. Botanical traits of 14 plants grown in Mediterranean landscapes have been used to express and awaken morals in the Middle Ages. Nowadays, plants symbolically linked to virtues represent a global resource for research.