80+ Vegetable Names for Kids (Free Printable Lists)
Discover a fun list of vegetable names, plus a catchy song, games, and creative craft ideas to help little learners explore healthy foods in playful, hands-on ways!
Learning the names of different vegetables helps kids build vocabulary, become more familiar with healthy foods, and can even help them make smart choices about what they eat. This list of vegetable names in English is also a great tool for kids learning multiple languages.
Combine this list of vegetable names for kids with the catchy song and engaging craft ideas below to make trying new vegetables more fun and exciting!
What Is a Vegetable?
A vegetable is a plant (or part of a plant) that we eat. Vegetables can be roots, leaves, stems, or even flowers! They’re usually not very sweet and are typically used in savory dishes. The best part about vegetables is that they’re full of vitamins and nutrients that help us grow strong and stay healthy.
I Love Veggies from ABCmouse YouTube
Munch on some vegetables as you listen to and watch this song from the ABCmouse YouTube channel.
Unique Vegetables: Names & Descriptions
These vegetable names are a little more uncommon and some kids may not know what they are. Here’s a brief explanation of each one.
Bok choy
Bok choy has white stalks and dark green leaves. It has a mild, slightly peppery taste and is usually cooked in soups or stir-fries.
Chayote
Chayote is a light green, pear-shaped vegetable with smooth skin. It tastes mild and crisp and can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in stir-fries.
Daikon
Daikon is a long white radish that looks like a big white carrot. It has a mild flavor and can be eaten raw or cooked in soups and stews.
Endive
Endive is a small leafy vegetable with yellow-green leaves. It has a slightly bitter taste and is usually eaten raw in salads or with dips.
Jicama
Jicama is a round, brown root with a white inside that stays crunchy. It tastes sweet and mild and is often eaten raw as a snack or in salads.
Taro
Taro is a brown root vegetable with white or purple-speckled flesh. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and is typically cooked before eating. It’s often used in soups or mashed.
Yucca
Yucca, also called cassava, is a long, brown root with white flesh. It has a mild, starchy flavor and is usually boiled, baked, or fried.
Vegetable Name Lists
These simple word lists aim to make learning the names of vegetables fun and easy. They’re sorted into categories to help your child better understand the different characteristics of vegetables. These list work great for reading practice, spelling games, fun food-themed activities, or for families working on learning English.
Printable Vegetable Names by Category
Names of Leafy Green Vegetables
Leafy green vegetables are exactly what they sound like–the green leaves of plants that are nutritious to eat!
| arugula | bok choy | cabbage | collard green |
| dandelion greens | endive | kale | lettuce |
| mustard greens | romaine | spinach | swiss chard |
| watercress |
Did You Know?
Leaves that are darker green (or even purple) in color tend to have more vitamins, nutrients, and fiber than leaves that are lighter colored.
Names of Root Vegetables
Root vegetables grow underground and are part of the plant’s root system. These roots are edible and healthy.
| beet | carrot | daikon | fennel |
| garlic | ginger | jicama | parsnip |
| potato | radish | rutabaga | shallot |
| sweet potato | taro | turmeric | turnip |
| yam | yucca |
Stem Vegetable Names
Stem vegetables are the parts of the plant that grow above ground and support the leaves or flowers of the plant.
| asparagus | bamboo shoots | celery | rhubarb |
Pod & Seed Vegetable Names
Pod and seed vegetables are those where either the pod itself or the seeds within the pod are edible.
| black-eyed pea | chickpea | corn | edamame |
| fava bean | green bean | lentil | lima bean |
| mung bean | okra | pea | snow pea |
| soybean | sugar snap pea |
Other Common Vegetable Names
| artichoke | broccoli | brussels sprouts | cauliflower |
| green onion | kohlrabi | leek | mushrooms |
| peppers | seaweed |
Vegetables That Are Actually Fruits
These foods are typically thought of as vegetables but they’re technically fruits!
| avocado | bell pepper | bitter melon | chayote |
| cucumber | eggplant | okra | olives |
| pattypan squash | pumpkin | spaghetti squash | squash |
| tomato | tomatillo | zucchini |
What’s the Difference Between Fruits and Vegetables?
Fruits grow from the flower of a plant and usually have seeds inside. Vegetables are other parts of the plant we can eat, like the leaves, roots, stems, or flowers. So, the big difference is: fruits come from flowers, and vegetables come from the rest of the plant!
Vegetable Crafts & Activities
If you’re looking for fun, hands-on crafts to help your child learn these vegetable words, try this potato painting activity, carrot craft, or a M is for Mushroom craft.
Vegetable Name List A-Z
These free printable spring word lists can be used for various activities such as spelling practice, vocabulary exercises, and creative writing prompts.
Letter A Vegetables
| artichoke | arugula | asparagus |
Letter B Vegetables
| bamboo shoots | beet | bell pepper | bitter melon | bok choy |
| broccoli | brussels sprouts | butternut squash |
More Word List Resources
Looking for more helpful resources? Our A-Z Printable Word Lists are great for building vocabulary, while our A-Z Coloring Pages add a fun, creative touch to letter recognition.
Letter C Vegetable Words
| cabbage | carrot | cassava | cauliflower | celery |
| chayote | chickpeas | collard greens | corn | cucumber |
Letter D Vegetable Words
| daikon | dandelion greens |
Letter E Vegetable Words
| edamame | eggplant | endive | escarole |
Letter F Vegetable Words
| fava beans | fennel |
Vegetable-Themed Learning Games
In Garden Vowels, a free online learning game, help a family plant a vegetable garden by selecting the correct vowel teams to complete words in sentences.
Letter G Vegetable Words
| garlic | green beans | green onion | ginger |
Letter H Vegetable Words
| habanero | hearts of palm | horseradish |
Letter I Vegetable Words
| iceberg lettuce |
Letter J Vegetable Words
| jicama | jalapeno |
Letter K Vegetable Words
| kale | kohlrabi |
Letter L Vegetable Words
| leek | lentil | lettuce | lima beans |
Letter M Vegetable Words
| mung beans | mushrooms | mustard greens |
Letter N Vegetable Words
| napa cabbage | navy beans |
Letter O Vegetable Words
| okra | olives | onion |
Letter P Vegetable Words
| parsnip | pattypan squash | peas | peppers | potato |
| pumpkin |
Letter R Vegetable Words
| radicchio | radish | rapini | red cabbage | romaine lettuce |
| rutabaga |
Letter S Vegetable Words
| scallion | seaweed | shallots | snow peas | spaghetti squash |
| spinach | squash | sweet potato | swiss chard |
Letter T Vegetable Words
| taro | tomatillo | tomato | turnip | turmeric |
Letter U Vegetable Words
| ube |
Letter V Vegetable Words
| vidalia onion |
Letter W Vegetable Words
| watercress | wax beans |
Letter Y Vegetable Words
| yam | yardlong beans | yucca | yellow squash |
Letter Z Vegetable Words
| zucchini |
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