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asperge

Asparagus officinalis

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The Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a species in the genus Asparagus. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes. Widely distributed across Africa (Chad, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (7 countries), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombi.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (Chad, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (7 countries), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Asparagales)

Species

Asparagus officinalis (asperge)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Esparraguera

French asperge

German Garten-Spargel

Portuguese aspargo

Similar Species in Asparagus

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asperge de Sprenger

Asparagus aethiopicus

Least Concern

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Élide fausse-asperge

Asparagus asparagoides

Asparagus cochinchinensis

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Mediterranean Asparagus

Asparagus acutifolius

Least Concern

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Common asparagus fern

Asparagus setaceus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of asperge?

The scientific name of asperge is Asparagus officinalis. It belongs to the genus Asparagus.

Where does asperge live?

asperge is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Chad, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (7 countries), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chad, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic.

What family does asperge belong to?

asperge (Asparagus officinalis) belongs to the genus Asparagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.

What kingdom does asperge belong to?

asperge (Asparagus officinalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of asperge?

The closest relatives of asperge in the genus Asparagus include asperge de Sprenger, Élide fausse-asperge, Chinese Asparagus, Mediterranean Asparagus, Fern Asparagus.