Brussels sprout


Brussels sprout - Photo by Janet Hudson

Brussels sprouts is a cole crop which is cultivated for the small, leafy green buds, which look like miniature cabbages.

Names

Scientific
   Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
English
   Brussels sprout
Dutch
   Spruitjes
   Spruitkool
Spanish
   Coles de Bruselas
French
   Chou de Bruxelles
German
   Kohlsprossen
   Rosenkohl
   Sprossenkohl
Italian
   Cavolini di Bruxelles

Taxonomy

Genus
   Brassica
Family
   Brassicaceae
Order
   Brassicales

Crop categories

Vegetables
Leaf vegetables
Food crops
Temperate crops

Pictures


Brussels sprout - Photo by Janet Hudson


Brussels sprout - Photo by Tobyotter


Brussels sprout - Photo by Tobyotter


Brussels sprout - Photo by vic15

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