Asparagus Officinales (Noun)
Meaning
Plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The delicate flavor of asparagus officinales makes it a popular side dish in many upscale restaurants.
- Steaming asparagus officinales brings out its natural sweetness and tender texture.
- In the early spring, fresh asparagus officinales is abundant at farmer's markets and grocery stores.
- To preserve asparagus officinales for later use, simply blanch the spears in boiling water and then freeze them.
- Gardeners who cultivate asparagus officinales typically wait several years for the plants to mature before harvesting the edible shoots.