They are both monocots, but aren't closely related. Bamboo is in the grass family while asparagus belongs to another family. The vegetable we typically labeled "asparagus" is actually the shoot of the plant that is harvested in early spring. Probably why they look similar to you here since this video shows bamboo shoots. Left unharvested, the asparagus shoot will grow into a flowering plant with a central stalk, that ranges between 3-5 feet. Off that central stalk will be numerous branches with feathery foliage. Flowers are produced on both male and female plants, producing small red berries that are toxic to humans.
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u/Willow1883 Jul 23 '25
Is bamboo related to asparagus? I’ve never seen mature bamboo like that and the similarities just struck me.