Asparagus adscendens
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
An evergreen shrub. It is prickly Male and female flowers are in separate plants.
There are between 160-300 Asparagus species. It is used in local medicines.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical to temperate plant. It is best in moist soil. It can grow in light shade. It grows between 500-1,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Afghanistan, Himalayas, India, Iran, Middle East
How it is used for food
The young leaves are used as a vegetable. The tuberous roots are pickled.
Edible parts
Root, stem, leaves, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dholi-musali, Kairu, Safed musli, Sanspour, Satavar, Satawari, Sat-musli, Stawar, Sufed-musli, Ujli-musli