Asparagusofficinalis, also known as Asparagus, is a perennial herb of Asparagus. Young plants can be eaten as vegetables. Asparagus, the scientific name of asparagus, is a spring vegetable and a perennial flowering plant. Like its cousins leeks, onions and garlic, it was once classified as Liliaceae. However, Liliaceae has been differentiated, and this onion plant is now classified as Lycoris and Asparagus (Asparagus) of Asparagaceae.