What are five stem vegetables available in Australia?

1. Asparagus: A classic spring vegetable with tender spears.

2. Celery: A crunchy, versatile vegetable often used in soups, stews, and salads.

3. Fennel: Known for its anise-like flavour and bulbous base, the stem can be used in salads, roasted, or braised.

4. Rhubarb: Often treated as a fruit despite being a stem vegetable, it has a tart flavour and is used in pies and crumbles.

5. Broccolini: A cross between broccoli and Chinese kale, it has thinner stems and a milder flavour than broccoli.