Ornamental Cabbage

Brassica oleracea — Several familiar “common names” are associated with this species:
» Broccoli: Brassica oleracea var. italica
» Brussels Sprouts: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
» Cabbage: Brassica oleracea
» Cauliflower: Brassica oleracea
» Collards: Brassica oleracea var. medullosa
» Kale: Brassica oleracea
» Kohlrabi: Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes

I emailed my “plant systematics” friend about so many different food products coming from the same species. His reply: “Yes, Brassica oleracea is the ‘dog’ of the plant world, having been pushed to the limits of artificial selection. Isn’t it interesting that you could (if you wanted to) eat the leaves of that ornamental plant?!”

» Species page at PhytoImages
Taken on the grounds of the local hospital while waiting to meet a friend.

Looking back
1 year ago: “Happy Birthday to Mom!”
2 years ago: “Looks gloomy to you…”
3 years ago: “Finally tossing the Halloween pumpkin”
4 years ago: No post
5 years ago: “Greenhouse venting crank”
6 years ago: “Sixth sense?”
7 years ago: “Living room abstract”
8 years ago: “Pucker up, baby!”
9 years ago: “Abstract #9”

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[Mags]

Lovely colors and shapes!

[Danette Thompson]

So beautiful and delicate looking.

[Esther Rosenberg]

super details

[Jane Pittenger]

Love the curls

[GaryW]

This is gorgeous! Love all the textures.

[Kim]

Love this image. Hope I remember to put this on my spring plant list.