Crazy Asparagus

A few days ago, I was in the pasture and stumbled upon an odd looking shape in the tall grass.  I had to get up really close before I realized what it was.    We have very old asparagus plants that grows wild here. This stem is actually just under 6 feet tall. A photographer I am not....sorry.

Here's a view of the top of the plant.

The stem is flat and about 4 inches wide.

Happy Summer.  CHEERS!