Brassica oleracea 'Dalmeny'
Dalmeny sprouts, Cabbage sprouts
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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. The stem is 25 cm high. There are sprouts as well as a cabbage-like head.
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Edible Uses
Both the sprouts and the cabbage-like head are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 55
