Plant of the day
Brassica oleracea
CabbageHerb
Brassica oleracea, also known as wild cabbage in its uncultivated form, is a plant of the family Brassicaceae.
FamilyBrassicaceae
GenusBrassica
NativeEurope
LifespanBiennial (commonly cultivated as an annual)
History & Culture
History, cultural references, and traditional context for Brassica oleracea.
Historical Background
Brassica oleracea, also known as wild cabbage in its uncultivated form, is a plant of the family Brassicaceae.
Cultural Significance
Timeline: Journey Through Time
Cabbage has cultural context that is still being expanded.