Vegetables are parts of plants that are consumed by humans as food as part of a meal.
The term "vegetables" generally refers to the edible parts of herbaceous plants, including leaves, stems, roots, tubers, bulbs, and flowers.
Common examples of vegetables include:
1. Leafy greens: spinach, lettuce, kale
2. Root vegetables: carrots, potatoes, radishes
3. Cruciferous vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts
4. Alliums: onions, garlic, leeks