Asparagus
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Asparagus |
| Scientific name | Asparagus officinalis var. altilis |
| Taxonomic group | Liliaceae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Economic botany | Food plants |
| Food plants | Vegetables |
Asparagus. Of Eurasian origin, asparagus was cultivated by the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, beginning over 2,000 years ago.
