Asparagus sarmentosus

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has woody stems. These have long grooves along them. It can be twining. It has sharp prickles. There are many slender branches. The roots are long and fleshy and white. The fruit is a round white berry. It has one seed.

There are between 160-300 Asparagus species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows on the Deccan in India.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Sri Lanka

How it is used for food

The fleshy roots are eaten as a vegetable. They are also candied.

Edible parts

Roots, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Challa-gaddalu, Kilavari, Pappakilangu

Synonyms

Asparagopsis sarmentosa (L.) Kunth; Asparagus sarmentosus var. kunthii Baker; Protoasparagus sarmentosus (L.) Kamble;