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How did the rutabaga get its name?
The name "rutabaga" derives from the Swedish word "rotabagge," which translates to "root bag." This reflects the vegetable's character as a root crop. The term was adopted into English in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, where it is often used to refer to the yellow-fleshed variety of the turnip. The rutabaga is believed to have originated from a cross between the turnip and wild cabbage.
What is rutabaga good for?
This cabbage-family root vegetable resembles a large (3 to 5 inches in diameter) turnip and, in fact, is thought to be a cross between cabbage and turnip. The name comes from the Swedish rotabagge, which is why this vegetable is also called a Swede or Swedish turnip.
Where did the vegetable swede come from?
According to the Food Lover's Companion, the Swede (also known as rutabaga or a Swedish turnip) is so called because the name comes from the Swedish "rotabagge."For more information on this vegetable, see Answers.com at the Related Link.
