Cowpeas also called black eyed peas usually cultivated for its edible beans but few grow it as a vegetable. The…
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Red cabbage scientifically known as Brassica oleracea is also called blue kraut, purple cabbage or red kraut . It is…
Chicory scientifically known as Cichorium intybus is a woody and perennial herbaceous plant belonging to family Asteraceae with bright blue…
Amaranth is an annual, upright, tall and broad leafed plant. Amaranth species have huge number of varieties. The greens are…
Jack bean scientifically known as Canavalia ensiformis is a legume which is used for animal fodder and human nutrition, especially…
Whether you are a pro or a novice in the kitchen, some vegetables and fruits can surely give you a…
Grifola frondosa commonly known as Maitake mushroom is actually a polypore mushroom that grows in clusters at the base of…
Some people call it wild garlic; some people call it field garlic. Whatever you call it, Allium vineale is actually…
Brussel sprouts are a great source of Vitamin C. They are also known to include some anti-cancer properties. The best…
Citrus latifolia is known by many common names such as Bearss Lime, Persian Lime, Seedless Lime, Tahiti Lime, Tahitian Lime,…
Botanically, beet belongs to the family Amaranthaceae and subfamily Betoideae. It has scientific name Beta vulgaris. This plant is a…
Snow pea scientifically known as Pisum sativum var. saccharatum is a legume in the Fabaceae ⁄ Leguminosae (Pea family) native…
Lemon cucumber, also known as Garden Lemon, yellow cucumber, Apple cucumber, Budamkaya, Dosakai, Crystal Lemon, Crystal Apple, is part of…
Solanum betaceum also known as tree tomato or tamarillo is the fruit which has the similar appearance of tomato. The…
Lactuca sativa is an annual plant belonging to daisy family Asterceae. It is cultivated as leaf vegetable sometimes for its…
Yams are members of the Dioscoreae family. Dependent on the yam variety, of which there are approximately 200, its flesh…
Armoracia rusticana is also known from other names such as Pepperrot, Red cole, Mountain radish, Great raifort and Horseradish. It…
Turnip greens are the leaves of plant turnip which is also known as turnip tops. Turnip plants are grown in…
Butternut squash is a kind of winter squash which is inherent to North America and is believed to be cultivated…
Snake gourd scientifically known as Tricosanthes cucumerina is a plant which bears fruit that is consumed as vegetable. It is…
Brassica ruvo is commonly known from other names such as Broccoletto, Broccoli raab, Rapini, Ruvo kale, Italian turnip, Nabana, Saishin,…
Scientifically called Anethum graveolens, have been used for hundreds of years for culinary and medicinal purposes. Dill shares the same…
Brassica rapa (Chinensis Group) is a type of Chinese cabbage which do not form heads but possess smooth and dark…
Trichosanthes dioica, also known as parwal, parval, pointed gourd, Wild snake gourd, patola, green potato is a vine plant in the…
Dioscorea alata commonly known as purple yam is actually a species of yam, a tuberous root vegetable. Purple yams are…
Bell pepper, also known as sweet pepper, is one of the most commonly used chili peppers in the Capsicum annuum…
Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) is an herbaceous plant which grows in cooler climates and well-drained soil. Rhubarb is also called Garden…
Alocasia macrorrhizos (also called Giant Taro, Ape, Egyptian Lily, Elephant’s Ear, Giant Alocasia and Roasting Coco) is a flowering plant…
Arracacia xanthorrhiza (commonly called Peruvian Parsnip, Peruvian Carrot and White Carrot) is a caulescent and herbaceous plant native to Andes…
Mache is an annual plant of the family Valerianaceae. It is mostly grown as leaf vegetable. Other common English names…