Asparagus maritimus

Physical Characteristics

Asparagus maritimus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Distribution

S. Europe - Mediterranean.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Shoots Stem Edible Uses: Young shoots[177]. No more details are given but it is likely that they are cooked and used like asparagus[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known