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asparagus
Scientific Name: Asparagus
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
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Asparagus: A Spring Delicacy
Asparagus, particularly the British variety, is a highly sought-after spring vegetable known for its subtle flavor and freshness. Its short season makes it a much-anticipated treat.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that the asparagus plants are cultivated.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis
- Common Names: Asparagus, Garden Asparagus
- Family: Asparagaceae (lily family)
- Genus: Asparagus
Cultivation and Availability
- Garden asparagus has been cultivated for thousands of years.
- While traditionally a seasonal treat, it is now available for a longer period, sometimes from February to autumn.
Morphology and Preparation
- Asparagus spears are described as fleshy, green, succulent, and tender.
- Preparation involves snapping off the woody ends before cooking and, for mature asparagus, paring away some of the tougher skin.
Quirky Facts
- Asparagus has been used in novelty ices, as mentioned in "Asparagus Ices from Agnes Marshall’s The Book of Ices".
- There's even a London dry gin infused with British asparagus.
Local Asparagus
- Formby, near Liverpool, celebrates its asparagus heritage with asparagus walks.