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Common in Japan, this variety of plum is very popular for it health benefits. The ume plum is a fruit that is harvested when it is green before it ripens to be used as a pickled condiment, which is referred to as umeboshi.

A type of cherry that has been colored red or green and is soaked in flavored sugar syrup. Maraschino cherries are available as either a bright red cherry that has an almond flavor or a bright green cherry with mint flavoring.

A green onion that has been harvested during the early stages of growth when it is smaller in diameter, pear-shaped, and long stemmed.

Varieties of small round legumes that are typically classified as fresh, field or pod peas. The fresh pea is a small, round green vegetable, which is grown in a pod and is generally harvested in the early summer.

A pinecone shaped fruit that has a pale green bumpy outer skin with a creamy sweet pudding inner pulp.

An herb that is technically not a grain, but is often used like a grain because of its abundance of grain like seeds.

The most common variety of banana used in baking, fruit salads, fruit compotes, and to complement foods.

A type of chives, which is similar to regular chives, but has a stronger flavor. There are four main varieties of nira grass: green nira grass which is dark green in color and has a distinct pungent taste; yellow nira grass which is pale yellow in color and has a mild onion flavor; gau choy fa which has rounded stems that have a small flower bud at the tip; gau choy sum which resembles gau choy fa in visual appearance but has its own distinct flavor.

A variety of avocado that has a yellowish-green skin that is bright and smooth. It has a very rich flavor and can be used just like a regular avocado for guacamole, salads, and side dishes.

One of the most popular varieties of pears, the Bartlett pear originated in England. The light green skin eventually turns a yellowish color when ripe.

A version of Balsamic vinegar that is made with white wine vinegar and grape must (fresh pressed juice with seeds and skins).

An Italian cheese made from cow's milk, with a flavor that varies from slightly sharp to strong or pungent, depending on the age.

A leafy green plant that is native to Japan, China, and Korea and is used as an herb. It has a flavor that is similar to a combination of sorrel and celery.

A leafy green plant that is native to Japan, China, and Korea and is used as an herb. It has a flavor that is similar to a combination of sorrel and celery.

A leafy green vegetable with a flavor that is slightly bitter tasting. There are different varieties of spinach, which vary in the type of leaves they have, from smooth to very crinkled.

A vegetable from the chicory family, which has a tight head of dark scarlet leaves with creamy colored ribs.

A green, curly or flat leafed herb with a clean fresh flavor, which is used as a seasoning in cooking and as a garnish.

A delicate stemmed plant that has oval, blue-green, succulent leaves, which have an unusual mild flavor that resembles oysters.

The fruit from the olive tree that is small and round with a pit or stone surrounded by the flesh. Olives vary in color from bright green to brownish red and black, depending on maturity and ripeness when the fruit was picked.

A type of chicory common in Tuscany, Italy where the Cappuccino monks began growing this vegetable green which ultimately became named for their efforts in raising it.