Botanical Name of Cabbage

Brassica oleracea is a member of the genus Brassica and family Brassicaceae (mustard family). There are several cultivars such as brussel sprouts, broccoli and kohlrabi, which evolved from the wild cabbage.

Cabbage are biennial, dicotyledonous flowering plants. They are characterized by a short stem with a mass of leaves surrounding it. The leaves are usually green in colour but they can also be purple or red. Cabbages are primarily cultivated for culinary purposes and only the leafy part of the plant is generally consumed.

Cabbages contain a chemical called Glucosinolates, which contributes to the pungent and bitter taste of the plant.

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