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The berries of the Asparagus fern can cause gastrointestinal distress, with symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea when eaten, and the sap can induce a contact rash. Asparagus fern is a decorative plant with dense fern-like foliage that can be planted in gardens outdoors in warm climates, or used indoors as an ornamental plant.
Asparagus contains a sulphurous compound called mercaptan (which is also found in rotten eggs, onions and garlic). When your digestive system breaks down mercaptan, by-products are released that cause the strange smell. The process is so quick that your urine can develop the distinctive smell within 15 to 30 minutes of eating asparagus. Not everyone suffers this effect; your genetic makeup may determine whether your urine has the odour -- or whether you can actually smell it.