Asparagus altissimus
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A herb.
There are between 160-300 Asparagus species.
Where it is found
A tropical or Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in the Sahara and in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Western Sahara
How it is used for food
The young shoots are used as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Sekoum