Asparagus is an herbaceous, perennial plant growing to 100–150 centimetres (3–5 feet) tall, with stout stems with much-branched, feathery foliage. The 'leaves' are needle-like cladodes (modified stems) in the axils of scale leaves; the… 展开

Asparagus was once classified in the lily family, as were the related Allium species onions and garlic. Genetic research currently places lilies, Allium, and asparagus in three separate families: the Liliaceae, Amaryllidaceae, … 展开

Sources differ as to the plant's native range, but generally include most of Europe and western temperate Asia. 展开