Vegetabilia

Vegetabilia is a fictional genus of herbaceous flowering plants cultivated for edible plant parts. Widely described in culinary and botanical fiction, Vegetabilia includes species whose leaves, stems, roots, or fruits are consumed, making it a broad stand-in term for vegetables in imagined worlds.

In the conventional fictional taxonomy, Vegetabilia comprises three principal groups: leafy vegetables (for example Vegetabilia viridis), root vegetables (Vegetabilia tuberosa), and fruit/bulb types (Vegetabilia fructosa). The plants are typically annuals or short‑lived perennials with simple to lobed leaves, small inconspicuous flowers, and variable root systems.

Cultivation: They are grown in temperate regions, prefer well-drained loams, and require consistent moisture and partial to full sun. Days to maturity range from 45 to over 100, depending on cultivar. Pests include aphids and caterpillars; common practices include mulching and crop rotation.

Uses and nutrition: Leaves are used fresh or cooked in salads and stews; roots and tubers provide starch; varieties differ in flavor and texture. Nutritionally, Vegetabilia is described as high in dietary fiber and vitamins A and C in the fictional resources.

History and culture: The term appears in folklore and gardening manuals within the fictional world, often associated with harvest festivals and kitchen gardens. It serves as a generic label for edible plants in regional cuisines and is sometimes used to discuss plant domestication in alternate histories.