What is another word for turnip plant?
Pronunciation: [tˈɜːnɪp plˈant] (IPA) 
The turnip plant (Brassica rapa) is a popular root vegetable that is used in cooking all over the world. It is a hardy, cool-weather crop that is grown for its edible root. However, the turnip plant has several synonyms, including swede, rutabaga, neep, and white turnip. Swede is a common term in British English and is often used interchangeably with turnip. Rutabaga, on the other hand, is a larger and sweeter variety of turnip that is commonly found in North America. Neep is another word used in Scotland and the northern part of England, while white turnip is a term used to distinguish the vegetable from other turnip varieties, such as the purple-top turnip.
