Brassica oleracea bullata subauda Savoy cabbage (Cruciferae)

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Brassica oleracea bullata subauda
Savoy cabbage
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The Brassica oleracea bullata subauda 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 Savoy cabbage.

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Latin Name:  Brassica oleracea bullata subauda
Common Name:  Savoy cabbage
Family:  Cruciferae
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Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[2, 16, 46]. The leaves have a very attractive crinkled appearence, but are somewhat tougher than other cabbages. Finely shredded, they can be used in salads, though many people find them indigestible this way. They are delicious cooked, especially the younger leaves since the older ones can be quite tough[K]. Through careful selection of varieties, they are usually available from the autumn until the spring[K].

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