hortorium:

Asparagus shoots (Aparagus officianalis)

Asparagus is a perennial vegetable. Only the shoots, which are harvested in spring, are eaten. The plant will grow 40-60 inches tall with feathery foliage for the rest of the season. It will also grow small red fruits which are poisonous to humans.

The Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins, CO – 4/18/18