Vegetable facts - Braintasia

Cauliflower Vegetable

Cauliflower is a member of the *Brassica* family, which also includes broccoli, cabbage, and kale. elaborate

Bamboo Shoots Vegetable

Bamboo shoots are technically the immature stems of the bamboo plant, not roots. elaborate

Scorzonera Vegetable

Scorzonera, also known as black salsify, has roots that are black on the outside but a creamy white inside. elaborate

Belgian Endive Vegetable

Belgian endive is actually a chicory, not an endive. elaborate

Romesco Pepper Vegetable

Romesco peppers, while often associated with the Romesco sauce, aren't a specific pepper variety. The sauce traditionally uses a blend of roasted red peppers (often ñora peppers), but other types are frequently added. elaborate

Pumpkin Vegetable

Pumpkins are a fruit, not a vegetable. elaborate

Fava Beans Vegetable

Fava beans were a staple crop in ancient Egypt, and evidence suggests they were even included in mummies' burial shrouds as a provision for the afterlife. elaborate

Crosnes Vegetable

Crosnes, France is known for its production of crosnes, a small, knobbly tuber vegetable also known as Chinese artichokes. elaborate

Puntarelle Vegetable

Puntarelle, those delightful crunchy Roman chicory, are actually the stems of the radicchio plant, not a separate vegetable entirely. elaborate

Ulluco Vegetable

Ulluco tubers come in a surprising variety of colors, ranging from creamy white and yellow to vibrant reds, purples, and even pinks. elaborate

Plantain Vegetable

Plantain leaves have been used traditionally to stop bleeding from minor wounds. elaborate

Winged Beans Vegetable

Winged beans are a complete protein, meaning they contain all nine essential amino acids. elaborate

Broccoli Vegetable

Broccoli is in the same family as cauliflower, cabbage, and kale. elaborate

Yuca Vegetable

Yuca, despite its name's similarity, is not related to the yucca plant. elaborate

Beet Vegetable

Beets were one of the first crops cultivated in Europe. elaborate

Collard Greens Vegetable

Collard greens are a member of the *Brassica* family, related to cabbage, kale, and broccoli. elaborate

Okra Vegetable

Okra is sometimes called "lady's fingers" because of its shape. elaborate

Pak Choi Vegetable

Bok choy (Pak Choi) is a member of the brassica family, related to cabbage, kale, and broccoli. elaborate

Carrot Vegetable

Carrots were originally purple, white, or yellow; the orange carrot we know today is a relatively recent development. elaborate

Artichoke Vegetable

Artichokes are actually the flower buds of a thistle-like plant. elaborate

Potato Vegetable

Potatoes are botanically berries. elaborate

Bell Pepper Vegetable

Bell peppers are botanically fruits, not vegetables. elaborate

Garlic Vegetable

Garlic was used by ancient Egyptians as both food and medicine, and was even found in the tombs of pharaohs. elaborate

Endive Vegetable

Endive is a chicory, and its leaves can be eaten raw or cooked, offering a slightly bitter taste that some find delightful. elaborate

Butternut Squash Vegetable

Butternut squash is a type of winter squash, meaning it gets sweeter the longer it sits after harvesting. elaborate