asparagus

noun

1. plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable

   noun.plant

   Synonyms asparagus officinales edible asparagus

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. edible young shoots of the asparagus plant

   noun.food

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. A genus of perennial plants belonging to the natural order <i>Liliace&aelig;</i>, and having erect much branched stems, and very slender branchlets which are sometimes mistaken for leaves. <i>Asparagus racemosus</i> is a shrubby climbing plant with fragrant flowers. Specifically: The <i>Asparagus officinalis</i>, a species cultivated in gardens.

   noun

   Source: webster1913