Asparagus (Latin name, Asparagus adscendens) is found in the western
Himalayas and
Himachal Pradesh. It is a sub-erect, prickly shrub with white tuberous roots. Branches are ascending, grooved and angled.
Asparagus contains Zteroidal glycosides, palmitic acid and stearic acid. The tuberous roots are used as tonic and are useful in general debility. The young shoots are eaten as a vegetable.
