Asparagus

Asparagus

Indian name : Asparagus
Scientific name : Asparagus officinalis
Part used
: shoot

Systematic position:

Kingdom
: Plantae
Division

: Magnoliophyta
Class

: Liliopsida
Order

: Asparagales
Family

: Asparagaceae
Genus

: Asparagus
Species

: A. officinalis

Medicinal properties/Food values:

Asparagus is enriched in vitamin K, C & A. It also contains protein, iron, zinc. It is a good source of potassium.

Asparagus is rich in inulin. This is a type of carbohydrates, which is not digest properly in human. So, it is not suitable for children & aged person.