The North American name for swede (8)

I believe the answer is:

rutabaga

(Other definitions for rutabaga that I've seen before include "Swede; tuba raga (anag.)" , "vegetable in America" , "American term for swede" , "US term for swede" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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