Spargelgewächse
Spargelgewächse is the German term for the Asparagaceae family, a diverse group of flowering plants that includes familiar species like asparagus and hostas. This family belongs to the order Asparagales and is characterized by its herbaceous or woody perennial nature. Many species within Asparagaceae are geophytes, meaning they grow from underground storage organs such as bulbs, rhizomes, or corms, allowing them to survive unfavorable conditions.
The leaves of Spargelgewächse can vary significantly in form, from the typical flattened green leaves of asparagus
Economically, the most significant member is *Asparagus officinalis*, cultivated for its edible young shoots. The family