Definition of Prussian asparagus

1. Noun. Old World star of Bethlehem having edible young shoots.

Exact synonyms: Bath Asparagus, Ornithogalum Pyrenaicum
Generic synonyms: Star-of-bethlehem

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prussian Asparagus

Prunus salicina
Prunus serotina
Prunus serrulata
Prunus sieboldii
Prunus spinosa
Prunus subcordata
Prunus subhirtella
Prunus susquehanae
Prunus tenella
Prunus triloba
Prunus virginiana
Prunus virginiana demissa
Pruss
Prussia
Prussian
Prussian asparagus (current term)
Prussian blue
Prussianism
Prussianisms
Prussians
Prutenic
Przevalski's horse
Przewalski's horse
Przewalski's horses
Príncipe
Ps.
Psa.
Psalms
Psalter
Psaltriparus

Literary usage of Prussian asparagus

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Encyclopaedia Britannica, a Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and edited by Hugh Chisholm (1910)
"The roots of asparagus were formerly used as an aperient medicine, and the fruits were likewise employed as a diuretic. Under the name of Prussian asparagus ..."

2. Annual Report by Ohio State Board of Agriculture (1876)
"Loudon states that the flower-stalks of Ornithogalum are used in some parts of Gloucestershire, and sold in Bath under the name of Prussian asparagus ; also ..."

3. An Encyclopædia of Gardening: Comprising the Theory and Practice of by John Claudius Loudon (1860)
"... are used as asparagus in some pans of Gloucestershire, and sold in the markets at Bath under the name of Prussian asparagus. ..."

4. A Treatise on Food and Dietetics Physiologically and Therapeutically Considered by Frederick William Pavy (1881)
"... arc used as asparagus in some parts of Gloucestershire, and sold in Bath under the name of Prussian asparagus. ..."

5. The Encyclopedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and by Hugh Chisholm (1910)
"Under the name of Prussian asparagus, the spikes of an allied plant, Ornithogalum pyrenaicum, are used in some places. The diuretic action is extremely ..."

6. An Encyclopædia of Domestic Economy by Thomas Webster, William Parkes (1855)
"... both it and the leaves are sometimes used in winter salad. SUBSECT. 6.—Prussian Asparagus (Ornithogalum ..."

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