Brassica oleracea var. fruticosa
Metz.
Thousand-headed 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 climates. Thousand-headed kale is cultivated for its leafy shoots.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Notes
Not in The Plant List.
References (1)
- Small, E., 2009, Top 100 Food Plants. The world's most important culinary crops. NRC Research Press. p 304
