Scientific name: cynara cardunculus
Globe artichokes are a type of thistle. The edible part of the artichoke is the young flowerbud. Artichokes are usually boiled in salted water until they are tender. In some countries they are deep fried.
Scientific name: Eruca vesicaria
Arugula, also known as rocket, is a leafy green plant. It is a kind of salad herb with peppery, slightly bitter leaves.
People often eat arugula raw in salads or on sandwiches. It can also be cooked in soups or mixed into warm dishes.
Scientific name: asparagus officinalis
The asparagus spears that you buy in the shops are the new shoots of a type of plant. They are eaten as a vegetable, and can be cooked in a variety of ways. They are usually eaten alone as a side dish rather than mixed into something else like a stew.
Scientific name: beta vulgaris
Scientific name: Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
Bok choi, also called pak choi, is a type of leafy vegetable. It looks like a small cabbage with crunchy white stems and dark green leaves.
People often eat it cooked, such as in stir fry, soup, or steamed dishes.
Scientific name: brassica oleracea
Bis forBroccolini
Broccolini is a type of vegetable that looks like small broccoli with long, thin stems. It has green florets, and it tastes a little like broccoli, but often milder. You can steam, roast, or stir fry broccolini.
Bis forBrussels sprout
Scientific name: brassica oleracea
Brussels sprouts are a member of the cabbage family, which is why they look like tiny cabbages. They are usually cooked whole, boiled, steamed or roasted. If you overcook them they release chemicals that don't taste very good, so you should only cook them for about 6-7 minutes.
Bis forButternut squash
Scientific name: cucurbita moschata
Scientific name: brassica oleracea
