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[[Pliny the Elder]] writes that he considered the turnip one of the most important vegetables of his day, rating it "directly after cereals or at all events after the [[bean]], since its utility surpasses that of any other plant." Pliny praises it as a source of [[fodder]] for farm animals, and this vegetable is not particular about the type of soil it grows in and it can be left in the ground until the next harvest, it "prevents the effects of famine" for humans (''[[Natural History (Pliny)|N.H.]]'' 18.34).
[[Pliny the Elder]] writes that he considered the turnip one of the most important vegetables of his day, rating it "directly after cereals or at all events after the [[bean]], since its utility surpasses that of any other plant." Pliny praises it as a source of [[fodder]] for farm animals, and this vegetable is not particular about the type of soil it grows in and it can be left in the ground until the next harvest, it "prevents the effects of famine" for humans (''[[Natural History (Pliny)|N.H.]]'' 18.34).
In [[Turkey]], particularly in the area near [[Adana]], turnips are used to flavor [[şalgam]], a juice made from purple carrots and spices served ice cold.
In [[Turkey]], particularly in the area near [[Adana]], turnips are used to flavor [[Åalgam]], a juice made from purple carrots and spices served ice cold.
[[Image:westportturnip.jpg|thumb|upright|Macomber turnip historic marker]] The Macomber turnip is featured in one of the very few historic markers for a vegetable, on Main Road in [[Westport, Massachusetts]].
[[Image:westportturnip.jpg|thumb|upright|Macomber turnip historic marker]] The Macomber turnip is featured in one of the very few historic markers for a vegetable, on Main Road in [[Westport, Massachusetts]].
