Rutabaga is a cruciferous vegetable or a member of the mustard family. It is a close relative of the turnip, though larger, sweeter, and more tan in color, usaully available in late fall and winter.
Rutabaga appeared suddenly in the middle of the 17th century and first became popular in Sweden. (Rutabaga comes from the Swedish word rotabagge, meaning “baggy root.”)
Source: “From Asparagus to Zucchini – A Guide to Cooking Farm-Fresh Seasonal Produce (3rd Edition)”
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