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Artichoke
Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
The unopened flower bud of a giant Mediterranean thistle, eaten by stripping leaves dipped in butter or vinaigrette and arriving at the prized tender heart.
If you've been searching for vegetables that start with A, you'll find 3 detailed vegetables below. We're not interested in giving you only a list of names — every entry on this page links to a full profile with the kind of detail you'd actually want to know.
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List of Vegetables That Start With A
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Arugula
Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa
A peppery, slightly bitter salad leaf with a distinctive mustardy heat that intensifies as the plant ages — also called rocket in Britain and Australia; a Mediterranean staple increasingly consumed worldwide.
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Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
A spring shoot of a perennial lily relative, prized for its grassy flavor and tender tips, eaten green, white, or purple.
About vegetables starting with A
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