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Root vegetable facts for kids

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Root vegetables. (A) Turnip (B) Celidonia menor, Ranunculus ficaria, (C) Rutabaga, (D) Sweet potatoes, (E) Radishes, (F) Carrots

Root vegetables are roots of plants, which are used as vegetables.

Examples of root vegetables are carrots, potatoes, radishes, turnips, and onions.

List of root vegetables

The following list classifies root vegetables organized by their roots' anatomy.

  • Thelymitra

Modified plant stem

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Taro corms
- Ginger -
Ginger rhizomes
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Yam tubers

Root-like stem

True root

Turnip 2622027
Turnips, a taproot
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Cassava tuberous roots

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See also

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