Tronchuda Cabbage Brassica oleracea (Tronchuda Group)
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- BRAS-ih-ka ol-ur-RAY-see-uh
- Description
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This group includes Brussel sprouts, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, collards, and cabbage that are a favorite of spring and fall vegetable gardens in NC. Many plants in this group are grown for their edible leaves rather than ornamental uses.
VIDEO Created by Elisabeth Meyer for "Edibles, Bulbs, and Houseplants" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Brassica
- Species:
- oleracea
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Europe
- Dimensions:
- Height: 0 ft. 10 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Edible
- Vegetable
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Winter
- Flower Description:
- Four-petaled flowers in fall or winter
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Other/more complex
- Rosulate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Glucose leaves
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Purple/Lavender
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Roset Formation.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Theme:
- Edible Garden
- Problems:
- Problem for Horses
