Brassica oleracea Wild cabbage (Cruciferae)

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Brassica oleracea
Wild cabbage
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The Brassica oleracea plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild cabbage. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. sylvestris.

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Latin Name:  Brassica oleracea
Common Name:  Wild cabbage
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  A rare plant of sea cliffs[5].

Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[5]. Slightly bitter raw, they can be cooked in one or more changes of water[183]. We find that the slight bitterness actually enhances the flavour, and this is one of our favourite cooked leaves. The plant can usually be harvested all year round, though there will be little to pick in very cold winters[K].

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