Root vegetable

plant root used as a vegetable

Roots are any root of a plant, which is used as vegetables. In this context the term root is used to refer to an underground part of a vegetable.

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

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