Asparagus, or garden asparagus is a perennial flowering plant species in the genus Asparagus. Its young shoots are used as a spring vegetable. It was once classified in the lily family, like the related Allium species, onions and garlic.
Asparagus is a very versatile vegetable suitable for many cooking applications such as steaming, grilling or even raw.
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