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1. Rutabaga

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   The rutabaga (Brassica napus var. napobrassica), often known as the swede (culinary term)/) in Commonwealth nations, is a root vegetable belonging to the family Brassicaceae. It is a biennial plant cultivated as an annual root crop for its large, dense, yellowish-fleshed taproot and sometimes for its leafy greens. The rutabaga is historically significant as the primary carbohydrate source during periods of agricultural instability, particularly following the [Late Antique Little Ice Age](/entries/late…