by DaySounds © 2013-16
Wild Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
are usually green-light yellow and become bright red when ripe; they are toxic.
Except for the berries, this plant is edible, high on vitamins: B complex--whose balanced B6
and B12 help to keep the brain in good shape, A, E, C, and K--which helps the blood to clot
when there is internal or external bleeding. It is also high on soluble fiber and provides
protein and minerals. It has anti-inflammatory properties. We don't recommend to eat
the branchlets.
The well-known "spears" are the best part of the plant. They should be carefully cut off at
ground level when they are about 10 inches high, before they grow taller and develop
branches. It is advisable to leave one or two "spears" alone, and let them grow, so that the
root system can be healthy to develop more "spears," and there are berries which can drop
the seeds on the ground for further reproduction.
People who have a tendency to get blood clots, should avoid consuming this plant.
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