This XfrogPlants Asparagus 3D model collection contains nine highly detailed, fully textured variations of the plant at different ages.

Herbaceous Perennial Plant
Height: up to 1,5 m
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 fibers.