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7. Hostas and asparagus are in the same family...

Sun Apr 21, 2013, 01:29 PM

Apr 2013

Hosta:

Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Agavoideae
Genus: Hosta

Asparagus:

Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Asparagoideae
Genus: Asparagus
Species: A. officinalis

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I just found out that hostas are edible... (warning: contains attempted humor)... [View all] DreamGypsy Apr 2013 OP

Good thing they're not toxic or it'd be hosta la vista, baby! CurtEastPoint Apr 2013 #1

You might want to try to make "Hosta Pasta"! NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #2

Good joke, elleng Apr 2013 #3

This article made me think they taste good ... DreamGypsy Apr 2013 #4

Thanks. LOOKS like asparagus. elleng Apr 2013 #5

Hostas and asparagus are in the same family... DreamGypsy Apr 2013 #7

so which variety is the "hostas with the mostas"? ret5hd Apr 2013 #6

try with mutton.... it hosta be ewe n/t oldhippydude Apr 2013 #8

LOL, depending on the species! Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #9

Well I know one thing: ginnyinWI Apr 2013 #10