Broccoli
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Broccoli
Alternaria broccoli-italicae
Broccoli is a green vegetable that grows in gardens. It has a thick stalk and tiny green buds on top. Broccoli is very healthy and can make you strong!
Habitat: Gardens
Appearance
The Broccoli plant has a thick, central stalk topped with a dense head of dark green, tightly packed flower buds, often called florets. Its large, broad leaves, which can be blue-green, grow from the stalk below the head.
KingdomPlantaePhylumAscomycotaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBrassicalesFamilyBrassicaceaeGenusBrassica
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Broccoli is a super close relative of cabbage, kale, and Brussels sprouts. Wow!
Broccoli's name comes from an Italian word meaning "little arms" or "small shoots." Wow!
Wild broccoli ancestors used to grow on rocky sea cliffs in the Mediterranean. Wow!
You are actually eating the tiny, unopened flower buds of the broccoli plant. Wow!
Special abilities
Ability
Nutrient Powerhouse
Broccoli has dense florets packed with vitamins that help it store energy for future growth and seed production.
Ability
Regrowth Magic
After its main head is harvested, Broccoli can grow smaller side shoots, producing even more edible florets.
Ability
Cold Weather Friend
Broccoli can tolerate cooler temperatures, which helps it grow well in spring and fall when other plants struggle.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eats
human
Homo sapiens
a nutritious food source
eaten by
cabbage white butterfly
Pieris rapae
larvae feed on leaves
pollinates
honey bee
Apis mellifera
helps plant make seeds
parasitizes
black spot fungus
Alternaria brassicicola
causes dark leaf spots
Traits
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Cold Hardy
Cold hardy plants are able to withstand low temperatures and freezing conditions without significant damage.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Also known as
BroccoliniCalabrese
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash broccoli before eating it to make sure it's clean and safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Broccoli?
60-90 cm
How wide does Broccoli spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Broccoli?
1-2 cm
When does Broccoli bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is Broccoli edible?
Yes
Is Broccoli toxic?
None
What is Broccoli's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Broccoli pollinated?
Insect
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