Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a Earth plant and popular dish, served in many variations. Asparagus is known for its longish shape. Color forms include green or white.
Kathryn Janeway enjoyed asparagus with her Eggs Benedict. (VOY: "Phage")
In 2374, Tora Ziyal enjoyed Quark's last fresh asparagus with yamok sauce. (DS9: "Call to Arms")
- Asparagus, marinated, was on the menu at a Starfleet Christmas buffet in Pocket TOS: "Traitor Winds". The dish, with basil-sour cream, was also on the food synthesizer menu in Mr. Scott's Guide to the Enterprise.