Tenuifolius Asparagus (Asparagus tenuifolius)

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

Asparagus tenuifolius is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower in May. 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), 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. No more details are given but it is likely that they are cooked and used like asparagus. — No more details are given but it is likely that they are cooked and used like asparagus.

Habitat & North American Range

Groves and scrub. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)