Asparagus aphyllus - Mediterranean asparagus

Mediterranean asparagus (Asparagus aphyllus) is a dioecious perennial of hedges and rocky limestone hills across Mediterranean Europe and North Africa. Its young shoots are eaten raw or cooked like garden asparagus, with a slightly bitter flavour.¹

Inputs

• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Well drained soil¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹

Type

• Perennial

Functions

• Attracting bees¹

Footnotes

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