From the outside it could be mistaken for a cantaloupe but the inside is pale green like honeydew.

Unusual vegetables names. Rambutan Buddhas hand and durian are fruits that originated in Asia. Here is a list of the top ten fruits and vegetables I would give the most strange-looking or exotic award to. Daikon is a winter radish often used in Asian dishes.

Try replacing those carrots potatoes lettuce or celery with one of these exotic vegetables that is if you can find them. 10 unusual vegetables Oca. Make a colorful addition to your relish tray with one of these unusual fruits.

Watermelon radishes have a milder sweeter flavor than other radish types. Daikon radish is a mild-tasting white radish that is relatively low in calories and high in some. Calabash AKA Bottle Gourd.

Looking to branch out from the obvious and get a taste of the weird and. Galia melons are easy to grow and can be found throughout Europe the Mediterranean and the Americas. Also known as the Oxalis Tuberosa or the New Zealand Yam this is a popular alternative to the potato.

All over the world there are interesting fruits and vegetables that you might not know about. When young and immature the fruit can be harvested. Expect to harvest this gourmet green in 50 to 60 days from sowing.

Rutabagas are round squat root vegetables that are typically eaten boiled or mashed and served with butter. These humble vegetables thrive in cool temperatures but require at least three months to mature. Visit Insiders homepage for more stories.