We all know what a vegetable is, right? Well, not really. In English, vegetables are known by different names depending on where they are grown. This can be confusing for those of us who are used to calling all types of vegetables “vegetables”.
Do you know the names of all the vegetables in English? If not, you’re not alone. In fact, many people don’t even know the names of half of the vegetables in their grocery store! That’s why this article is dedicated to introducing you to some of the most commonly used vegetables in English, and their corresponding English names.
Here is a list of English names for some of the most common vegetables.
Tomato
Cabbage
Capsicum
Potato
Broccoli
Carrot
Coriander
Lettuce
Onion
Mint
Cauliflower
Asparagus
Green bean
Spinach
Cucumber
Eggplant
Peas
Garlic
Ginger
Lemon
Radish
Sweet potato
Green chili pepper
Red chili pepper
Okra
Zucchini
Leek
Corn
Brussel sprouts
Pumpkin
Mushroom
Kale
Celery
Bitter gourd
Edamame
Ridge gourd
Lotus root
Fennel
Olive
Kohlrabi
Beet root
Moringa
Bhok choy
Artichoke
Parsnip
Swiss chard
Yam
Ash gourd
Chayote
Endive
Collard green
Arugula
Water cress
Perilla
Grape leaves
Calabash
Fenugreek
French beans
Apple gourd
Turnip
