Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
Synonyms
Common Names
Comments

Plant Division	Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)
Plant Growth Form	Herbaceous Plant

Native Habitat

Terrestrial

Growth Form	Annual herb with a compact growth form.
Foliage	Oblong leaves are widely spaced in a rosette.
Flowers	Yellow flowers have petals that form a cross-like shape.

Cultivation	Although cauliflower is often considered a vegetable suited for temperate climates, it has been grown in tropical areas of Africa, Central America and South America. It is not commonly grown in Singapore, but a heat resistant cultivar has been successfully grown here. It requires a deep soil rich in organic matter.
Etymology	The varietal epithet botrytis stems from a Greek word that means a cluster resembling a bunch of grapes.
Ethnobotanical Uses	Edible Plant Parts (Edible Flowers) Food (Fruit & Vegetable : Flowers and their flower stalks are harvested early in the undeveloped stage. They are consumed raw or cooked in a variety of methods, such as stir-frying, steaming or boiling. They contain Vitamin C (60 mg per 100 g). )

Light Preference	Full Sun
Water Preference	Moderate Water

Flower Colour(s)

Yellow / Golden

Images

Master ID	30537
Species ID	4846
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