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Brassica oleracea Botrytis Group [cauliflower]
Family Name: | Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) |
Synonyms: | Brassica cretica convar. botrytis |
Common Name: | Cauliflower, 花椰菜 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
Biogeography
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
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). ) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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Master ID | 30537 |
Species ID | 4846 |
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