Veggie with woody ends (9)

I believe the answer is:

asparagus

(Other definitions for asparagus that I've seen before include "Vegetable delicacy" , "Succulent edible shoots" , "Spear-carrier" , "Food" , "cat in dramatic situation" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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