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Looking to learn all the vegetables I started with? Then this top 10 is just for you. Take part in the biggest quiz with this short list of vegetables and win!
Whether you eat green vegetables or root vegetables, they’re a great way to get dietary fiber and vitamin C (which is great for your immune system) into your diet.
You probably haven’t seen most of these at your local grocery store, but I think they’re more interesting.
There are different types of vegetables in this list but they are all edible plants. Have you guessed all 10 yet? Be sure to let me know in the comments if I’ve missed any.
Let’s dive into these top 10 vegetables, starting with me!
Remembering a lot of quiz knowledge is definitely a learning process, but the following list is a great place to start because it’s not too long – take a look!
Iceberg lettuce
It is a well-known and popular vegetable, especially in the United States. It has little flavor or nutritional value, but that’s mostly due to water.
It got its name from looking like an iceberg when it was partially buried in ice for transport.
Scientific name of lettuce Lettuce sativa.
Ice cream bin
It is a leguminous plant of South America. Although a bean, it actually has a sweet taste, reminiscent of vanilla ice cream (so you’ll also see it on my fruit list).
They tend to be eaten as a snack.
The scientific name is Inga eats.
Indian corn
Indian or flint corn is a versatile, beautiful looking corn variety. It has low water content so is hardy for frozen conditions.
Although edible, it is popular as an ornamental plant.
The scientific name is Zea corn var. Indurata.
Indian cucumber
The roots of the Indian cucumber plant are said to smell and taste like cucumbers, hence its name. The plant is part of the lily family and was a popular vegetable with Native Americans.
The scientific name is Mediola virginiana.
Indian peas
Part of the legume family, the Indian pea is a blue-flowered plant that is eaten in Asia and East Africa.
It is sold as a pulse in Italy and is also used to make flour.
The scientific name is A sativus stone.
Irish moss
Irish moss is a red algae that grows on rocky areas along the Atlantic coastline. Although not eaten by itself, it has some interesting uses in everyday life.
These include thickening milk products such as ice cream, calico printing and paper marbling.
The scientific name is Chondrus crispus.
Italian parsley
This variety is widely used in cooking and is also known as flat-leaf parsley. It can be eaten fresh or dried and is available at most farmers markets.
The scientific name is Parsley crispum var. Neapolitan.
Italian red onion
The red onion variety from Tropea in Italy is more aromatic. It has a sweet taste, unlike other varieties. The middle can be juicy and is a great base for making chutney.
The scientific name is garlic onion.
Italian sweet pepper
Also known as frigitello and pepperoncini, this vegetable is yellow in color. It goes well in salads and sandwiches. They can also be pickled and fried.
The scientific name is potatoes.
ivy gourd
This vegetable turns a bright red color when ripe. It is often stuffed or deep fried and is a popular dish in Indian cuisine.
Young vegetables are used to make pickles.
The scientific name is Large kitchen.
Learn all 10 vegetables starting with I in this fun and concise list – beat any quiz master today!
- Iceberg lettuce
- Ice cream bin
- Indian corn
- Indian cucumber
- Indian peas
- Irish moss
- Italian parsley
- Italian red onion
- Italian sweet pepper
- ivy gourd
Whether you’re looking to add some new vegetables to your healthy lifestyle, or you’re just interested in learning about different types of vegetables, I’m sure you’ll agree that this list will help you do both!
The best thing is that even though it was a fairly short list they were from all over the world. From Italy and Ireland to various Asian countries and even the tropics of Central America.
Sometimes you can eat only parts of the plants, sometimes you can eat the whole plant – just like that there is an interesting selection!
Next time, try to guess the list of vegetable names first and see how many you get right. Check out the list of fruits starting with I and foods starting with I if you’re interested!