List of leaf vegetables

List of Leaf Vegetables

Leaf vegetables, also known as Leafy greens, Salad greens, Vegetable greens, or simply greens, are plant leaves eaten as a vegetable, sometimes accompanied by tender petioles and shoots.

Amaranth

Amaranth (/ˈæmərænθ/), known in Ancient Greece as 'amarantos' meaning 'unfading', is a group of more than 60 different species of grains that have been cultivated for about 8,000 years. These grains were once considered a staple food in the Inca, Maya and Aztec civilizations.

Related terms: Amaranthus, Grain amaranth, Leaf amaranth

Arugula

Arugula (/əˈruːɡələ/), also known as rucola or rocket, is a cruciferous vegetable, a member of the same family as Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, and Brussels sprouts.

Related terms: Eruca sativa, Garden rocket, Salad rocket

Bok Choy

Bok Choy (/bɒk ˈtʃɔɪ/), also known as pak choi or pok choi, is a type of Chinese cabbage. It’s part of the Cruciferous vegetable family, which also includes kale, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard greens, rutabaga, and turnips.

Collard Greens

Collard Greens (/ˈkɒlərd/), also known as collards, are a member of the cabbage family. The name "collard" comes from the word "colewort" (the wild cabbage plant).

Dandelion Greens

Dandelion Greens (/ˈdændɪlaɪən/), are the leaves of the dandelion plant, which is easily recognizable by its yellow flower and its status as a weed in certain parts of the world.

Related terms: Taraxacum, Dandelion wine, Dandelion coffee

Endive

Endive (/ˈɛndaɪv/), is a leaf vegetable belonging to the daisy family. Endive can be cooked or used raw in salads.

Related terms: Cichorium endivia, Chicory, Belgian endive

Kale

Kale (/keɪl/), or leaf cabbage, belongs to a group of cabbage (Brassica oleracea) cultivars grown for their edible leaves, although some are used as ornamentals.

Spinach

Spinach (/ˈspɪnɪtʃ/), is a leafy green flowering plant native to central and western Asia. It is of the order Caryophyllales, family Amaranthaceae, subfamily Chenopodioideae.

Related terms: Spinacia oleracea, Amaranthaceae, Popeye

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List of leaf vegetables