Hearts of palm are actually the inner core of certain palm trees, not the fruit. elaborate share
Swiss chard's colorful stalks are actually its petioles – the leaf stems. The leaves themselves are edible too! elaborate share
Lima beans are named after Lima, Peru, where they were originally cultivated. elaborate share
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 share
Sugar snap peas are technically immature peas, harvested before their pods become fully developed and their peas harden. elaborate share
Arugula's peppery bite comes from its glucosinolate compounds, which are also being studied for their potential health benefits. elaborate share
Peas were one of the first plants to be successfully genetically modified. elaborate share