Brassica oleracea botrytis cauliflora Cauliflower (Cruciferae)

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Brassica oleracea botrytis cauliflora
Cauliflower
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The Brassica oleracea botrytis cauliflora plant species is found in A cultivated form of B. oleracea. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Cauliflower.

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Latin Name:  Brassica oleracea botrytis cauliflora
Common Name:  Cauliflower
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Edible Uses: Immature flowering head - raw or cooked[1, 16, 37, 46]. A mild cabbage-like flavour, they make an excellent cooked vegetable and are also very acceptable in salads[K]. By careful selection of cultivars, it is possible to produce flowering heads all year round[K]. Leaves - cooked[37]. A mild cabbage flavour, they make a good cooked vegetable[K]. Do not over-harvest them, however, since this would adversely affect the production of the flowering head[K].

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