Species

Brassica oleracea var. acephala

Etymology

Brassica: From the Latin brassica used by Pliny the Elder, derived from the Celtic bresic, the name for cabbage.

Common Name(s)

kale

Authority

Brassica oleracea var. acephala DC.

Family

Brassicaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites

Flower Colours

White

This page last updated on 23 Mar 2010