Cauliflower

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

Cauliflower is a vegetable belonging to the species Brassica oleracea in the family Brassicaceae. It is one of several cultivated forms of the species along with cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, kohlrabi, and others. The edible portion of the plant is its dense head of undeveloped flower buds known as the "curd". The head is usually white but may also be green, orange, or purple. Several cultivars exist, including the Romanesco variety, whose spiral curds grow in fractal patterns.

Scientific name

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

Family

Brassicaceae