Broccoli

Broccoli

Brassica oleracea var. italica

Broccoli

Description
  1. Popular name(s): Broccoli, Sprouting Broccoli, Asparagus Broccoli
  2. Botanical name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
  3. Family: Brassicaceae
  4. Origin: The wild type is native to Europe (France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom.
  5. Edible: Broccoli florets can be eaten raw, but they are more digestible if blanched before eating.

Broccoli

Broccoli

Broccoli

Broccoli

Broccoli

Broccoli flowers
Broccoli flowers

Categories: Fruit & Vegetables |

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