Aphyllus Asparagus (Asparagus aphyllus)

Family: Asparagaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Asparagus aphyllus is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young shoots - raw or cooked. A slightly bitter flavour. — Young shoots - raw or cooked.; A slightly bitter flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Hedges and rocky limestone hills. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)