Climbing asparagus vine
Asparagus verticillatus
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A herb or vine.
There are between 160-300 Asparagus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Armenia, Australia, Caucasus, Russia
How it is used for food
The young shoots are cooked and eaten. They are used in salads and fried with eggs.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Shoots, stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Tsnebek, Tsnepak