Name the root vegetable or squash from a photo and a one-line clue. Play Roots and Squash trivia solo to sharpen your knowledge, or challenge a friend head-to-head in Trivia Tango — every question comes with an explanation so you learn as you play. Questions span every level, from easy warm-ups to expert-level stumpers, so there's a real challenge here however much you already know.
A mix of easy, medium and hard — questions run from warm-up to expert, so there's a real challenge at every level. Think you know the answers? Play to find out.
This large ribbed squash is carved into a Halloween lantern.
Difficulty: Easy
This knobbly aromatic rhizome is not a true root.
Difficulty: Medium
This gnarled root is grated into a fiercely pungent condiment.
Difficulty: Hard
This orange-fleshed tuber belongs to the morning glory family.
Difficulty: Medium
This deep red root stains everything it touches.
Difficulty: Medium
This aquatic stem shows a ring of neat holes when sliced crossways.
Difficulty: Hard
This tan bell-shaped winter squash has orange flesh.
Difficulty: Medium
This large white East Asian radish is mild enough to eat by the bowlful.
Difficulty: Medium