Member of the Brassicaceae or Cruciferae (mustard family).
Native to Europe.
Related species include cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi and broccoli.
Personality:
Ruffled leaves occur in a rosette on a thick stem.
Stems 6-8 inches long.
Plant is an annual, classed as a dicotyledon, leaves not parallel veined.
Odor of plant parts may be offensive.
Storage Specifics:
32-34F.
Tidbits:
The variety name “acephala” means headless. The specific epithet name “oleracea” generally means of the garden.
Cruciferae means cross, referring to the flower petals positioned as a cross. In obvious reference to Jesus and the crucifix.
Color of leaves can vary from shades of green to cream or purple.
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