Types of vegetables worksheets.

Vegetables are a diverse group of plants that are consumed for their edible parts. They come in various shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors. Here is a list of common types of vegetables, categorized based on their edible parts:

Root Vegetables Types of vegetables worksheets.

Carrots
Potatoes
Beets
Turnips
Radishes
Sweet Potatoes

Leafy Greens Types of vegetables worksheets.

Spinach
Kale
Lettuce (various types like Romaine, Iceberg, and Butterhead)
Swiss Chard
Collard Greens
Arugula

Cruciferous Vegetables:

Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Brussels Sprouts
Bok Choy
Kale

Allium Vegetables:

Onions
Garlic
Leeks
Shallots
Scallions (Green Onions)

Podded Vegetables:

Peas
Green Beans
Snow Peas
Edamame (Young Soybeans)

Bulb Vegetables:

Fennel
Garlic
Onions
Shallots

Tubers:

Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Yams
Jerusalem Artichokes

Fruiting Vegetables:

Tomatoes
Bell Peppers
Eggplants
Cucumbers
Zucchini
Squash (e.g., butternut, acorn)

Herbaceous Vegetables:

Asparagus
Rhubarb

Stem Vegetables:

Celery
Bamboo Shoots

Sea Vegetables (Edible Seaweed):

Nori
Kelp
Wakame
Dulse

Miscellaneous Vegetables:

Artichokes
Okra
Avocado (often considered a fruit)
Corn (considered both a vegetable and a grain)
Please note that the categorization of vegetables can vary based on culinary and botanical definitions. Additionally, there are many regional and less common vegetables that may not be included in this list. Vegetables are a rich source of essential nutrients and are a key component of a healthy diet, providing vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients.

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Classifications of vegetables.

There are root vegetables, stem vegetables, edible tubers (underground stems), leaf and leafstalk vegetables, bulb vegetables, head or flower vegetables, fruits commonly considered vegetables by virtue of their use (cucumbers, eggplants, sweet corn), and seed vegetables (peas, beans).

Types of Vegetables.