Root vegetables how many are they?

There's no definitive number for how many root vegetables there are. It depends on what you consider a root vegetable!

Here's why it's tricky:

* Botany: Botanically, "root vegetable" isn't a super precise term. Some roots are actually tubers (like potatoes), which are swollen stems, not roots.

* Culinary: Culinary use is more flexible. We call things like carrots and beets root vegetables, even though they're technically taproots.

* Regional Differences: What counts as a root vegetable varies depending on where you are. Some regions might include things like ginger and turmeric, while others wouldn't.

Here are some examples of common root vegetables:

* True Roots: Carrots, parsnips, radishes, turnips, beets, celeriac

* Tubers: Potatoes, yams (sweet potatoes), Jerusalem artichoke

* Other: Ginger, turmeric, horseradish, wasabi

Let me know if you're interested in a specific category of root vegetables, and I can give you a more focused list!