Dauricus Asparagus (Asparagus dauricus)

Family: Asparagaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Asparagus dauricus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from August to September. 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). . The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young shoots. No more details are given, they are probably cooked and used like asparagus. — No more details are given, they are probably cooked and used like asparagus.

Habitat & North American Range

Gravelly steppes, stony slopes, rocks and rarely in sandy soils or fallows. Sandy wastelands and arid slopes from near sea level to 2200 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)