A variety of eggplant that is particularly prized in some regions, including the United States, is one with a large, cylindrical or egg-shaped fruit, with smooth, dark purple, glossy skin (Herbst 2001).

A pumpkin is a cultivar of winter squash that is round with smooth, slightly ribbed skin, and is most often deep yellow to orange in coloration. The thick shell contains the seeds and pulp.

The artichoke is the immature flower bud of a thistle. It is eaten as a vegetable and is culinarily classified as such. The plant is a member of the aster family, and the bud is harvested before it blossoms.

The beetroot is the taproot portion of a beet plant and also known as the table beet, garden beet, red beet, dinner beet or golden beet. Usually the deep purple roots of beets are eaten boiled, roasted, or raw, and either alone or combined with any salad vegetable.

Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that is naturally high in fiber and B-vitamins. It provides antioxidants and phytonutrients that can protect against cancer.

White cabbage is a divisive vegetable; it has a reputation for being mushy and sulphurous, much of which stems from a lack of understanding when it comes to cooking it. It's a great shame really, because when it is treated with care, white cabbage is wonderful – sweet, mild and earthy with a light crunch

A red or purplish cabbage that is more mild and sweet flavored than other cabbage. It has a round, solid head and is popular for adding color to salads and stir-fries. The leaves on the red cabbage are tougher than those on the green cabbage because of its longer maturity time. Red cabbage is available throughout the year.

Quince is a hardy, drought-tolerant shrub which adapts to many soils of low to medium pH. It tolerates both shade and sun, but sunlight is required to produce larger flowers and ensure fruit ripening. It is a hardy plant that does not require much maintenance, and tolerates years without pruning or major insect and disease problems.

Vicia faba, also known in the culinary sense as the broad bean, fava bean, or faba bean, is a species of vetch, a flowering plant in the pea and bean family Fabaceae.

These cute round zucchini are good for the same types of dishes, but they're fun to roast or grill whole when they're small. Or harvest them larger and stuff with rice, meat, and veggies.

This aromatic vegetable is equally delicious raw or cooked and can be added to salads, side dishes, or main courses.

Sometimes called “lady’s finger,” okra is a flowering plant with edible seed pods., okra is low in calories but packed full of nutrients. The vitamin C in okra helps support healthy immune function.