A perennial plant of the lily family whose young shoots are eaten as a vegetable (asparagus). Often shortened to 'aspara' in Japanese.
朝食にアスパラガスとベーコンの炒め物を作った。
I made asparagus and bacon stir-fry for breakfast.
スーパーで新鮮なアスパラガスを買った。
I bought fresh asparagus at the supermarket.
アスパラは軽く茹でてサラダに入れても美味しい。
Asparagus is also delicious lightly boiled and added to salads.