Is there a difference in taste between rutabaga vs turnip? Yes, there is! Though they came from one family, their differences do not end on their appearance alone. These two root vegetables also differ in taste. Taste-wise, turnips have a sharper flavor than rutabagas, with a certain tang...
The meaning of RUTABAGA is a turnip (Brassica napus var. napobrassica) that usually produces a large yellowish root that is eaten as a vegetable; also : the root.