Asparagus officinalis

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Asparagus or garden asparagus is a perennial flowering plant species in the genus Asparagus native to Eurasia. Widely cultivated as a vegetable crop, its young shoots are used as a spring vegetable. In 2024, world production of asparagus was 8.9 million tonnes, led by China with 87% of the total.

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Growing details and traits for Asparagus officinalis in the Library.

No cultivars in the Library yet — the full profile above covers the species itself.