List of Vegetables That Start With P
Team Mishry
The big topic of discussion in every family is what vegetables should be cooked today. While the cook has a hard time deciding one vegetable that is preferred by all, the family keeps bombarding him/her with multiple options.
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Food demands variety. You possibly cannot eat the same vegetable every day. So the least you can do if not cook is to know more about different kinds of vegetables and their names so that the next time someone asks you what you would like to eat, you have a listicle ready in your head. Well, a listicle of vegetables starting with P at least.
There are different kinds of vegetables available in different parts of the world. Root vegetables, bulb vegetables, flower vegetables, leaf vegetables are just a few types. Read about the vegetables beginning with P and you will surely discover different kinds of vegetables.
Table of Contents
Vegetables That Start With P
Here is a list of all the vegetables that start with P.
1. Pak Choy
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2. Paracress
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3. Parsnip
4. Peas
5. Pearl Onion
This vegetable should not be confused with onions as it has a single storage leaf. Its scientific name is Allium ampeloprasum var. Sectivum. This vegetable of letter P can be grown in home gardens and is used in pickles.
6. Pigeon Pea
7. Pignut
This plant is common in Europe and its scientific name is Conopodium majus. Its root can be powdered and used for various purposes.
8. Potato
9. Potato Onion
Its scientific name is Allium cepa var. Aggregatum is also known as underground onion. This vegetable of letter P is planted from seed and not from the bulb.
10. Prussian Asparagus
11. Prairie Turnip
This vegetable grows on the root of a perennial plant. Its scientific name is Ornithogalum pyrenaicum. It can be eaten raw, boiled or roasted.
12. Pumpkin
Frequently Asked Questions
We have answered most asked FAQs about the vegetables that commence with letter P.
1. Which of these vegetables are exotic?
Pak choy, also known as bok choy is Chinese cabbage. It originated in China. This leafy vegetable is loaded with antioxidants. Also, it is a good source of Vitamin C.
2. Which of the vegetables that begin with the letter P are common in India?
Vegetables such as potatoes, pigeon pea, pumpkin and peas are commonly available in India.
3. Which of these vegetables are available throughout the year?
In India, potatoes are available throughout the year. These starchy root vegetables are available worldwide. They are a good source of fiber and are rich in nutrients and vitamins.
Final Words
These are all the vegetables that start with P.
We tried to add every vegetable possible and are quite positive that these are the only vegetables starting with P. Nevertheless, it’s never too late to learn, so in case we have missed out on anyone, do let us know and we will gladly add it.
