Turnip

Turnip can refer to three vegetables, which are described under the articles Turnip (brassica rapa), Rutabaga, and Jicama. The confusion results from the following regional differences of usage.

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Brassica napus or napobrassica are called swedes (a shortening of Swedish turnip) in the south of England and in most dialects of Commonwealth English. Rutabaga is mostly an American-English word. The rutabaga or swede differs from the turnip (brassica rapa) in that it is typically larger and yellow-orange rather than white.

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However, in some dialects of British English the two vegetables have overlapping or reversed names. In the north of England and Scotland, the larger, yellow rutabagas are called turnips (sometimes shortened to neeps in Scotland), while the smaller white turnips are called swedes.

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Turnip (brassica rapa): The turnip (Brassica rapa var. rapa) is a root vegetable commonly grown in temperate climates worldwide for its white, bulbous taproot. Small, tender varieties are grown for human consumption, while larger varieties are grown as feed for livestock. Turnips are notably popular in Europe, particularly...

Rutabaga: The rutabaga or swede or (yellow) turnip (Brassica napobrassica, or Brassica napus var. napobrassica) is a root vegetable, closely related to the cabbage and the (white) turnip - on the possible confusion, see the turnip disambiguation page. Its leaves may also be eaten as a leaf vegetable....

Jicama: redirect Jícama...

Turnip related Images and Photos (experimental)

Savoy Cabbage Turnip