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Kenho

By Kenho

Northumberland, United Kingdom

Hi, is there any difference between asparagus fern foliage
and the foliage coming from asparagus crowns

Thanks, Kenho




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They are the same family Ken but the edible one is Asparagus officianalis and the fern is usually A. setaceus or A. densiflorus or 'emerald feather' , in fact there are several grown as house plant ornamentals which are not quite as hardy as the delicious one.

John.

19 Feb, 2009

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