Brassica oleracea var. tronchuda
L. H. Bailey
Portugese cabbage, Couve tronchuda, Galician cabbage, Braganza, Sea-kale cabbage
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBrassica oleracea, also known as wild cabbage in its uncultivated form, is a plant of the family Brassicaceae. The species originated from feral populations of related plants in the Eastern Mediterranean, where it was most likely first cultivated. It has many common cultivars that are used as culinary vegetables, including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, romanesco, kale, Brussels sprout, collard, Savoy cabbage, kohlrabi, and gai lan.
Description
A cabbage family herb adapted to temperate climates, representing one of many cultivated varieties within the Brassica oleracea species.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten as a cooked or fresh vegetable.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Hawaii, Mediterranean, Pacific, Portugal, USA,
References (2)
- Gentes Herb. 2:225. 1930
- Staples, G.W. and Herbst, D.R., 2005, A tropical Garden Flora. Bishop Museum Press, Honolulu, Hawaii. p 202
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