Spinach is thought to have originated in ancient Persia (Iran). Today, the United States and the Netherlands are among the largest...

Avocados are the fruit (due to the presence of the middle pit or seed) from Persea americana, a tall evergreen tree.  They vary in weight...

The almond that we think of as a nut is technically the seed of the fruit of the almond tree, a medium-size tree that bears fragrant pink...

Celery was cultivated in parts of Europe and the Mediterranean as early as 1000 BC, and we have evidence of celery being used as a...

Grapefruits were discovered in Barbados in the 18th century. Many botanists think the grapefruit was the result of a natural...

Swiss chard is not native to Switzerland. Its actual homeland lies further south, in the Mediterranean region.  Ancient Greeks, and later...

The beta-carotene that is found in carrots was actually named for the carrot itself! Even though U.S. consumers are most familiar with...

Brussels sprouts are a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, along with cauliflower, kale, broccoli, cabbage and turnip greens. ...

Lemons were originally developed as a cross between the lime and the citron and are thought to have originated in China or India, having...

Cauliflower, a cruciferous vegetable, is in the same plant family as broccoli, kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and collard greens....

The ancient Romans were one of the first civilizations to cultivate beets and use their roots as food.  Prior to this time, people...