Brassica oleracea var. medullosa
L., Thell. Marrow
Marrow stem kale
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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 in the Brassicaceae family, grown in temperate regions. Marrow stem kale is cultivated for its edible foliage.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe,
References (3)
- Kays, S. J., and Dias, J. C. S., 1995, Common Names of Commercially Cultivated Vegetables of the World in 15 languages. Economic Botany, Vol. 49, No. 2, pp. 115-152
- Small, E., 2009, Top 100 Food Plants. The world's most important culinary crops. NRC Research Press. p 304
- Wiersema, J. H. & Leon, B., 2013, World Economic Plants. A Standard Reference CRC Press. 2nd Ed. p 114
