Asparagus

Asparagus, otherwise known as greenspears or greenneedles, were a type of vegetable found in the Realms.

Availability
Places in the Realms where asparagus was known to be produced were as follows:
 * West of the Trade Way, the village of Cragmyr cultivated asparagus that they sold to merchants traveling to either Amn or Baldur's Gate.
 * In west Faerûn, asparagus was cultivated in the village of Anga Vled and the city-state of Cursrah.

Usages

 * Asparagus was a staple in the diet of many elves, who were known to eat them both raw and steamed with herbs.
 * In Velen, Morgan's Inn would often serve asparagus, mushrooms, and fried yellow peppers togethor in a broth of cream over a lightly smoked silverfin.
 * An omelet with asparagus and spiced river fish was served at The Worried Wyvern inn in Hill's Edge in the Western Heartlands circa 1367 DR.
 * Some used juiced asparagus or the roots of the asparagus plant in the making of sedatives or the treatment of heart problems.

Appearances

 * Board Games
 * Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Begins