Asparagus persicus
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central Asia, Europe, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The stems are used in stews. The shots are boiled and then roasted with egg or used in soups.
Edible parts
Stems, shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kuskonmaz, Melcu, Melji, Merecoyut
Synonyms
Asparagus leptophyllus Schischk.; Asparagus oligophyllus Baker;