Humidity levels remain high, particularly during the early part of the day. In Mexico City in the Mexican highlands it is very dry in December, with very agreeable temperatures ranging from 21Â°C (69.8Â°F) maximum during the day to 6Â°C (42.8Â°F) at night.
The common name asparagus derives from the Greek asparagos (and originally the Persian asparag) meaning sprout or shoot, referring to the succulent shoot tips (spears) that emerge in spring. The specific epithet officinalis means âof the dispensaryâ in Latin, alluding to the medicinal properties of the plant.ultivation. Asparagus is a perennial plant and can live for up to twenty years; it benefits from good soil preparation before planting. Removal of all weeds is essential as this will be extremely difficult once the crop has been planted.
By posting your question, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of service. what is the local and popular name for asparagus in Nigeria. Hausa call this plant daladi, while Yoruba name it mwinika-nguru. The plant is widely used as a medicine to treat such problems as diarrhoea, veneral diseases and other. It can also be added to various salads and used as a food ingredient.