ask away....there is never a dumb question!!
as for your list, Ive seen them, but passed by all of them except for fennel. I love love love fennel. If you like the flavour of black liquorice, thats what fennel tastes like, only alot milder. Its kind of a nice change to make a coleslaw out of it instead of cabbage.
Im like Lily, I stick to the broccoli, green beans, brussel sprouts and as little lettuce as possible (Im not a salad person)