Vegetable Group

Root Vegetables

About This Group

Root Vegetables — 22 canonical vegetables in the Vegetable Ontology.

Root vegetables and squash in the Vegetable Ontology — carrots, beets, turnips, and winter squash (excluding potato-class starches).

At a Glance

Parent category

Vegetables

Vegetable count

22

Scientific Classification

Display name
Root Vegetables
Category
Vegetables
Vegetable count
22

Taxonomy

Culinary roles represented
primary, root
Plant parts represented
fruit_vegetable, root, tuber

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.