The last produce item for the month of January is one that you might not have heard of before. Salsify is a root vegetable that is part of the sunflower family. There are two types black salsify or Spanish salsify, and the inside flesh is the edible portion. Salsify has many health benefits as listed below. Salsify is more common in countries like Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and other central and southern European countries, but is beginning to show up in the U.S. in exotic food stores.