Asparagus officinalis L.

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Plant Details

Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis L.
Family Name: Liliaceae Juss. - Lily family
Common Name: garden asparagus
Symbol: ASOF
Group: Monocot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:42 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Forb/herb

Synonyms

  • Asparagus officinalis L. ssp. officinalis

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
FACU FACU FACU FACU FACU FACU FACU

Species Range Map