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Rutabaga (/ ˌ r uː t ə ˈ b eɪ ɡ ə /; North American English) or swede (English and some Commonwealth English) is a root vegetable, a form of Brassica napus (which also includes rapeseed). Other names include Swedish turnip , neep ( Scots ), and turnip ( Scottish and Canadian English , Irish English and Manx English , as well as some ...
Brassica species and varieties commonly used for food include bok choy, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, choy sum, kohlrabi, napa cabbage, rutabaga, turnip and some seeds used in the production of canola oil and the condiment mustard. Over 30 wild species and hybrids are in cultivation, plus numerous cultivars and hybrids of cultivated origin.
Small, tender varieties are grown for human consumption, while larger varieties are grown as feed for livestock. The name turnip – used in many regions – may also be used to refer to rutabaga (or neep or swede), which is a different but related vegetable. [1]
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Cruciferous vegetables are vegetables of the family Brassicaceae (also called Cruciferae) with many genera, species, and cultivars being raised for food production such as cauliflower, cabbage, kale, garden cress, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, mustard plant and similar green leaf vegetables.
Root vegetables are underground plant parts eaten by humans or animals as food. In agricultural and culinary terminology, the term applies to true roots such as taproots and tuberous roots as well as non-roots such as bulbs , corms , rhizomes , and stem tubers .
Common name Observations Abelmoschus manihot: Sunset Hibiscus Pele tastes similar to spinach when steamed or boiled. In some Pacific Islands, it is cooked with coconut milk and a meat. [4] Abutilon theophrasti: China Jute: The taste is good, but since the texture of the leaves is cloth-like and not crisp, it is not very suitable for being eaten ...