Asparagus - หน่อไม้ฝรั่ง (Naw Mai Farang) - Asparagus officinalis
Asparagus is a perennial flowering plant with young shoots that are harvested for culinary use.
Asparagus is a low-calorie vegetable that is rich in essential nutrients.
It is a good source of vitamins such as vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate.
Asparagus also contains minerals like potassium and trace amounts of various other nutrients.
In Thailand, asparagus is known as หน่อไม้ฝรั่ง (Naw Mai Farang), and it is commonly used in various Thai dishes. While traditional Thai cuisine doesn't heavily feature asparagus, it has become more popular in recent years, especially in upscale and modern Thai restaurants and home cooking.
The red berries from the asparagus plant are not edible. They are toxic to humans and animals if ingested and can cause gastrointestinal issues such as vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. It is best to avoid eating any part of the asparagus plant other than the young shoots commonly sold as asparagus.