Puntarelle, those delightful crunchy Roman chicory, are actually the stems of the radicchio plant, not a separate vegetable entirely. elaborate share
Cabbage is about 92% water. elaborate share
Hearts of palm are actually the inner core of certain palm trees, not the fruit. elaborate share
Agretti, also known as sea asparagus, isn't actually asparagus – it's a succulent plant related to mustard. elaborate share
Cardoon, a thistle-like vegetable, was a popular Roman delicacy, often served with honey. elaborate share
Oca (Oxalis tuberosa) tubers come in a surprising variety of colors, from white and yellow to red, purple, and even orange. elaborate share
Winged beans are a complete protein, meaning they contain all nine essential amino acids. elaborate share
