ASPARAGUS
Common Names: Asparagus, Sparrow grass.
Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis
When to Find: Spring.
Where to Find: Meadows, fields, fence rows, along roads.
Parts Used: Young shoots.
Preparation: Cut just below ground. Eat fresh or cook in water.
Storage: Freeze or can. Sun dry.
Identification: Small tender spears growing out of the ground. Mature plant looks like a tiny tree with a beautiful feathery top.
