
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
Cabbage, also known as Brussels sprouts, Cauliflower
You might be surprised to learn that many common vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi, and Brussels sprouts all originated from the wild cabbage plant. Over the centuries, people selectively bred the wild cabbage to create these diverse and edible varieties. Interestingly, the wild form of this plant is also edible.
Key Facts About Cabbage
Attributes of Cabbage
Lifespan
Perennial, Biennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
60 cm to 1.5 m
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Green Blue Red
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow
Scientific Classification of Cabbage
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Mustards, capers, and allies
Family
Cruciferae
Genus
Kales
Species
Cabbage