Asparagus is a cool-season vegetable that belongs to the family
Liliaceae. Botanical name of asparagus is Asparagus officinalis. It
is an herbaceous perennial plant. Tender shoots (spears) of
asparagus plants are used as a leafy vegetable. Asparagus is
believed to be originated in Europe, Africa and Asia. Young shoots
of Asparagus are very rich in minerals like iron, phosphorus,
potassium, copper, manganese, selenium, calcium, magnesium and
zinc. It is also rich in vitamins and major vitamin present in
asparagus are vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin
K, thiamin, riboflavin, rutin, niacin, and folic acid. Asparagus
shoots are low in calories, low in sodium, rich in protein and a
rich source of dietary fiber. Asparagus shoots are also rich in an
amino acid called asparagine. Dried asparagus roots are used as a
medicine because of its diuretic properties. Productive life of a
well-managed commercial asparagus plantation is about 10 to 15
years.
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