20 of the most unusual fruits and vegetables from around the world — see if you can identify them

Frank OlitoMay 29, 2020, 01:16 IST

Rambutan.Shutterstock

All over the world, there are interesting fruits and vegetables that you might not know about.
Rambutan, Buddha's hand, and durian are fruits that originated in Asia.
In Central and South America, pitaya, cucamelon, and cassava are popular.

When you're walking through the produce aisle at your grocery store, you usually grab the potatoes, apples, avocados, and bananas. While these are great, there are a ton of other, not-so-well-known fruits and vegetables on the market that are just as delicious.

Some of most interesting produce has originated in South America or Asia, but that doesn't mean you can't get your hands on them in the US.

Here are the most peculiar and delicious fruits and vegetables. How many can you name?

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This fruit has a scaly exterior but a creamy interior. Do you know what it's called?

Cherimoya. Shutterstock

This spiky fruit is known for its horrendous odor. Do you know it?

Durian. Shutterstock

What name do you think was given to this colorful fruit?

Pitaya. Shutterstock

The creamy, brown inside of this tropical fruit is said to taste like chocolate pudding. Can you name that fruit?

Black Sapote. Shutterstock

Do you know the name of this fruit that looks like it's covered in warts?

Karela. Shutterstock

Each of these berries is surrounded by thin coverings for protection. Do you think you can name them?

Poha berry. Shutterstock

What would you call this fruit that is covered in soft spikes?

Rambutan. Shutterstock

This squid-looking fruit is perfect for zesting. Can you name it?

Buddha's Hand. Shutterstock

Do you know what this translucent fruit is named?

Langsat. Shutterstock

This fruit looks like an elongated dragon egg or a green banana, but what is it called?

Monstera deliciosa. Shutterstock

This fruit does not taste good, but it's used as medicine in some cultures. What do they call it?

Noni. Shutterstock

These look like miniature watermelons, but do you know their actual name?

Cucamelon. Shutterstock

Could you name this fruit that was once illegal in the US?

Mangosteen. Shutterstock

This flaky vegetable grows underwater. Do you know what it is?

Dulse. Shutterstock

Do you know what these swirly vegetables are?

Fiddleheads. Shutterstock

These strange-looking vegetables are found in Indian recipes. Can you guess the name?

Kohlrabi. Shutterstock

What do people in India call this popular vegetable?

Dudhi. Shutterstock

Bon Appétit calls this a "seriously cool vegetable," but what is its actual name?

Romanesco. Shutterstock

These veggies are similar to potatoes, but what are they called?

Sunchokes. Shutterstock

You can eat this vegetable, but only in small amounts because it contains cyanide. What is it called?

Cassava. Shutterstock

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