2020 XFROGPLANTS SPECIES NOW CONTAIN:
ARNOLD, REDSHIFT, CORONA, and FORESTPACK.
C4D R20+, FBX, OBJ, 3DS, V-RAY, MAYA, LIGHTWAVE, MODO, VUE, TERRAGEN, XFR
Asparagus ( Asparagus officinalis )
Herbaceous Perennial Plant
Height : 11cm to 49cm included
Origin : Mediterranean
Environment : maritime sites, on rich soils; full sunlight
Climate : warm, temperate; salt-resistant
Notes :
The Asparagus is a coastal plant that is native of the Mediterranean region of the three continents Europe, Africa and Asia. It however spread quite soon all over continental Europe where climate allowed. It is known and cultivated since ancient times, when it was considered aphrodisiac due to the phallic shape of the turions. When cultivated in cooler areas, it has a shorter growing season. Today Asparagus is an appreciated food all over the world and has become part of nearly all cooking styles. The plant also has remarkable curative properties. It is used in most diets because it is tasty, low in calories, and rich in vitamins and fibres.