27 Vegetables That Start with M

Illustration of several fruits, with the letter M

Vegetables are commonly defined as the edible parts of plants — which can include roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and sometimes immature fruits. They’re nature’s nourishment — offering us a rich source of nutrients, ready to be incorporated into a myriad of dishes.

We’ve collected the ultimate list of vegetable names that start with M — all the way from Maize to Mustard Greens.

Dozens of illustrated vegetables like onions, lettuce, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, and more — laid out on a table

Why did we write this article? 

  1. Eating a plant-based diet is better for animals and the planet. 
  2. Choosing to eat seasonal fruits and vegetables can make a world of difference. 
  3. It’s valuable to know about the beautiful range of (yummy) plants on planet Earth so we can fight to protect their biodiversity

We hope you discover something new — and maybe even share your newfound favorite vegetable with a friend. (Don’t forget to check out our ultimate list of fruits, too!)

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More vegetables that start with: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z 

A quick note before you bite into a new-found veggie: Some of these vegetables cannot be consumed raw — and others could easily be confused with non-edible plants. Please use caution and care.

Vegetables That Start with the Letter M — 

  • Maize
  • Malabar Nightshade
  • Malabar Spinach
  • Malanga
  • Mallow
  • Malta
  • Mangel-Wurzel
  • Mangelwurzel
  • Mangetout
  • Marjoram
  • Marrow
  • Marsh Samphire
  • Mashua
  • Methi
  • Mibuna
  • Microgreens
  • Miner's Lettuce
  • Mizuna
  • Molokhia
  • Monks Beard
  • Mooli
  • Morel Mushroom
  • Moringa
  • Mouse Melon
  • Mozuku
  • Mung Bean
  • Mustard Greens

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