- A genus of perennial plants belonging to the natural
order Liliaceae, and having erect much branched stems, and very slender
branchlets which are sometimes mistaken for leaves. Asparagus racemosus
is a shrubby climbing plant with fragrant flowers. Specifically: The
Asparagus officinalis, a species cultivated in gardens. - The young and tender shoots of A. officinalis, which
form a valuable and well-known article of food.
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