Vol 09, Issue 1 Cal-IPC Symposium Presentations Presentations are linked where available. Where a presentation is not available, find more information by reading the abstract in the Cal-IPC Symposia Archive. [cal-ipc.org]

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(Wetland indicator code: FACU) New England Distribution and Conservation Status Distribution Connecticut present Maine present Massachusetts present New Hampshire present Rhode Island present Vermont present Conservation Status Exact status definitions [gobotany.newenglandwild.org]

Garden asparagus ( Asparagus officinalis ) is present in conservation areas in several states (e.g. [keyserver.lucidcentral.org]

At the "Kübelmarkt", the craftspeople look forward to presenting you with the best food and fine treats the region has to offer. Otto-Oppenheimer-Platz is filled with delicious dishes and small feasts using asparagus and other foods. [bruchsal-erleben.de]

• Turkish

  Greek : σπαράγγι Italian : asparago Japanese : アスパラガス Korean : 아스파라거스 Norwegian : asparges Polish : szparag European Portuguese : espargo Romanian : sparanghel Russian : спаржа Latin American Spanish : espárrago Swedish : sparris Thai : หน่อไม้ฝรั่ง Turkish [collinsdictionary.com]

  The name 'sparrow grass' was still in common use in rural East Anglia, England well into the twentieth century.In Turkish, asparagus is known as kuşkonmaz, literally "[a] bird won't land [on it]", in reference to the shape of the plant. [en.wikipedia.org]

  TURKISH : Kuşkonmaz (ISTA). URDU : اسپاراگيس (Apni) Asparagys (M. M. P. N. D ). VIETNAMESE : Măng tây. A number of types & cultivars illustrated at Harvest Moon Farms & Seed Company. [plantnames.unimelb.edu.au]

• Vietnamese

  Japanese : アスパラガス Korean : 아스파라거스 Norwegian : asparges Polish : szparag European Portuguese : espargo Romanian : sparanghel Russian : спаржа Latin American Spanish : espárrago Swedish : sparris Thai : หน่อไม้ฝรั่ง Turkish : kuşkonmaz Ukrainian : спаржа Vietnamese [collinsdictionary.com]

  VIETNAMESE : Măng tây. Asparagus scaber Brign. RUSSIAN : Спаржа шероховатая Sparzha sheroxovataia. Asparagus scandens Thunb. (GCW) (GRIN) SYNONYM(S) : Myrsiphyllum scandens (Thunb.) Oberm. [plantnames.unimelb.edu.au]

• Fear

  Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez Yield Serves 8 (serving size: 1 piece) If working with phyllo dough fills you with fear, don’t worry—this recipe is beginner-friendly. [cookinglight.com]

  So great was Apicius’s love of food that he eventually poisoned himself for fear of dying of hunger. [web.archive.org]

• Forgetful

  Don't forget to water to keep soil consistently moist, and encourage moisture retention with a 3-inch layer of mulch. 4. Enjoy Your Asparagus Every Year Don't harvest your harvest during the first year. [miraclegro.com]

  Who can forget the first bite of an English apple in the Autumn or a new Pembrokeshire potato in the spring. Or in Germany, a plate of white asparagus with butter and a lot of pepper, in April - in fact, this very evening. [bbc.co.uk]

  Watch out for Thorns : No matter the size or shape, Asparagus fern stems have widely spaced, short thorns that will nip your fingers if you forget about them. [plantdelights.com]

  It takes a well trained eye, but once you spot it, like kissing, you will never forget it. [dengarden.com]

• Excitement

  In the globalised era, perhaps that is something to get excited about after all. [expatica.com]

  Spring has arrived and boy are we ready to retire our fall squash recipes in favor of fresh and exciting spring ideas. There are a lot of yummy fruits and vegetables in season right now, but asparagus is one we're especially excited to cook with. [self.com]

  I always get excited when Charles Gee, from Medley Manor Farm, makes that call to let me know that he has picked the first few bunches of asparagus. [web.archive.org]

  I was excited to see that I could order one from Amazon when I felt like adding yet another one to my collection. [amazon.com]

  I get re dork ulously excited about the Mermaid Parade, as well as the dapper sea of white uniforms all over the city during Fleet Week. I still haven’t convinced my (Russian! [smittenkitchen.com]

• Neglect

  It is a sadly neglected field. But I'm not the first to ask. In 1891 a scientist named "Nencki" had so very little to do that he convinced four guys to eat seven kilograms of asparagus (that's about three and a half pounds each). [web.archive.org]

  "You can’t completely neglect it, but asparagus isn’t a high-maintenance plant," Aegerter said. "It is susceptible to a few serious diseases, but for the most part doesn’t have high fertilizer needs. [cjonline.com]

An infusion is used in the treatment of jaundice and congestive torpor of the liver[240]. The strongly diuretic action of the roots make it useful in the treatment of a variety of urinary problems including cystitis[254]. [pfaf.org]

Clinical trials suggest ingestion of asparagus may be effective in the treatment of hypertension, hyperglycemia, and dyslipidemia. Etymology: Asparagus — Persian asparag, Gr. asparagos, “sprout, shoot”; officinalis, L.”of the dispensary.” [washcoll.edu]

Treatment Self treatment : Most simple boils can be treated at home. Ideally, the treatment should begin as soon as a boil is noticed. Early treatment may prevent later complications. [naturesmarketholland.com]

It is also useful in the treatment of rheumatic conditions, is a mild laxative and sedative, and is considered useful in the treatment of a range of maladies from arthrosis to tuberculosis. [plantsoftheworldonline.org]

Folacin has been shown to play a significant role in the prevention of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, that cause paralysis and death in 2,500 babies each year. [georgiaorganics.org]

In order to prevent seedlings taking and growing you need to remove the berries before they ripen. [asparagus-lover.com]

It has also been shown to play a significant role in the prevention of neural tube defects such as spina bifida. [michiganasparagus.org]

Preventing kidney stones. Preventing bladder stones. Preventing anemia due to levels of folic acid that are too low (folic acid deficiency). Acne, when applied to the skin. Face cleaning, when applied to the skin. [webmd.com]

The final product is smooth, white and virtually fiber free, provided the harvested spears are immediately chilled to prevent the fiber from forming. [gardening.about.com]