Cabbage

Brassica oleracea

Cabbages are leafy green vegetables that grow in round or oval shapes. They are crunchy and taste delicious in salads, soups, and stir-fries.

Hábitat: Gardens

Aspecto

The Cabbage is a leafy green, purple, or white plant forming a dense, round or oval head. Its thick, overlapping leaves can be smooth or crinkled, creating a compact sphere often nestled close to the ground and distinctly ribbed.

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Cabbage

Categoría

Plantas

Rareza

Common

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Datos interesantes

All broccoli, kale, and Brussels sprouts actually come from the same wild cabbage ancestor!

Cabbage juice was once a secret remedy for stomach problems and ulcers.

If left to grow, cabbage sprouts tall flower stalks reaching over five feet!

The world's heaviest cabbage weighed over 138 pounds, heavier than many people!

Habilidades especiales

Cabbage can grow in cool weather, even tolerating light frosts, thanks to special sugars that act like antifreeze in its cells.

Cabbage has dense, packed leaves that store lots of water and nutrients, helping it survive and grow even when conditions are tough.

Cabbage leaves have a natural waxy coating that repels water and makes it harder for small pests to grip, keeping them healthy.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 30-60 cm
Extensión: 30-60 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 1-2 cm
Temporada de floración: Verano
Comestible: Sí
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Bienal
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Small White butterfly

Pieris rapae

Its caterpillars munch on cabbage leaves.

eaten by

Cabbage Aphid

Brevicoryne brassicae

Tiny insects that suck sap from the leaves.

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Bees visit its yellow flowers for nectar and pollen.

Rasgos

Bienal

Las plantas bienales completan su ciclo de vida en dos temporadas de crecimiento, formando típicamente follaje en el primer año y floreciendo o semillando en el segundo.

Floración primaveral

Las plantas de floración primaveral producen sus flores durante la temporada de primavera, lo que a menudo significa el final del invierno y el comienzo de un nuevo crecimiento.