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Asparagus pastorianus

Family: Asparagaceae


What it is like

A shrub.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Canary Is., Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa


How it is used for food

The young shoots are cooked and eaten.

Edible parts

Shoots


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Asparagopsis alba var. pastoriana (Webb & Bertel.) Ball;