Lewis & Short

hastŭla, ae, f. dim. [hasta].

  1. I. A little spear, Fronto de Or. 1 med.
  2. II. Transf.
    1. A. A little branch, Sen. Q. N. 2, 31, 2.
    2. B. Hastula regia, a plant, called also asphodelus, asphodel, Plin. 21, 17, 68, § 109; App. Herb. 32.