What Foods Are in the Asparagus Family? A Surprising Guide
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Genetic research, based on the APG IV system, has significantly reclassified many plant species, revealing that the asparagus family, known as Asparagaceae, includes far more than just the familiar edible spears. These taxonomic changes mean that a diverse group of plants, some edible and many ornamental, now share this family tree. This surprising botanical connection includes desert succulents, ornamental flowers, and other familiar plants that were once grouped differently.
