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1
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asparagus
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East Asia
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Sometimes used in traditional medicine for its perceived health benefits
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1
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2
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asparagus
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East Asia
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Asparagus is less common and not as widely consumed compared to other vegetables like bok choy or green beans.
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1
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3
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aspartic acid
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East Asia
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Aspartic acid is not widely recognized as a food ingredient and its use is less common in traditional cuisine.
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1
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4
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aster
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Asia
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Asters hold less cultural significance and are not as commonly used in floral arrangements or gardening compared to other flowers like the lotus or chrysanthemum.
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1
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5
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aster
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East Asia
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Associated with graveyards and funerals, and therefore often avoided in home gardens.
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1
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6
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aster
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Eastern Asia
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In some Eastern Asian cultures, asters are associated with the afterlife and are used in funerary rituals and to honor the deceased.
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1
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