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A member of the lily family, asparagus, (Asparagus officinalis), comes from the Greek word asparagos, which first appears in English print around 1000 A.D.It cannot be definitively tracked to any one specific area of origin, although it is known to be native to the eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor areas.he asparagus growing beds in Northern Italy were famous during the Renaissance period. These graceful spears have always been a sign of elegance, and in times past, were a delicacy only the wealthy could afford.
A: The plant you showed me is called Asparagus fern, Asparagus setaceus, but it is also known as Common Asparagus Fern. There are many varieties of asparagus fern and a few, such as Asparagus aethiopicus, are classified as type I Invasive according to FLEPPC (Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council).Common Asparagus Fern is native to the moist, forest areas of South Africa.here are many varieties of asparagus fern and a few, such as Asparagus aethiopicus, are classified as type I Invasive according to FLEPPC (Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council). Common Asparagus Fern is native to the moist, forest areas of South Africa.