A Look at Asparagus

By: Beaver, Christine

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This book explores the nature of asparagus. It looks at its the family relationship to onions and garlic. It also looks at the history of asparagus used in Roman times and in Eighteenth-century England. There are also sections on major diseases of the plants and the chemistry of asparagus on the human body.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1241726310
• ISBN13: 9781241726317
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Webster's Digital Services
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.7"