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...

Radishes have been cultivated for thousands of years. The many different varieties of radishes all belong to the same family,...

Sweet potatoes are native to Central and South America and are considered one of the oldest root vegetables.  They vary in skin and flesh...

Garlic is a member of the lily or Allium family, which also includes onions and leeks. With their unique combination of flavonoids...

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

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...

Broccoli was originally from Italy where it developed from wild cabbage. Broccoli was introduced to the United States by Italian...