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| − | Cauliflower is one of several vegetables in the species ''Brassica oleracea'', in the family ''Brassicaceae''. It is an annual plant that reproduces by seed. Typically, only the head (the white curd) is eaten. The cauliflower head is composed of a white inflorescence meristem. Cauliflower heads resemble those in broccoli, which differs in having flower buds. | + | '''Cauliflower''' is one of several vegetables in the species ''Brassica oleracea'', in the family ''Brassicaceae''. It is an annual plant that reproduces by seed. Typically, only the head (the white curd) is eaten. The cauliflower head is composed of a white inflorescence meristem. Cauliflower heads resemble those in broccoli, which differs in having flower buds. |
| − | Its name is from Latin caulis (cabbage) and flower. Brassica oleracea also includes cabbage, brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli, and collard greens, though they are of different cultivar groups. | + | Its name is from Latin ''caulis'' (cabbage) and flower. Brassica oleracea also includes cabbage, brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli, and collard greens, though they are of different cultivar groups. |
For such a highly modified plant, cauliflower has a long history. François Pierre La Varenne employed ''chouxfleurs'' in ''Le cuisinier françois''. They were introduced to France from Genoa in the 16th century, and are featured in Olivier de Serres' ''Théâtre de l'agriculture'' (1600), as ''cauli-fiori'' "as the Italians call it, which are still rather rare in France; they hold an honorable place in the garden because of their delicacy", but they did not commonly appear on grand tables until the time of Louis XIV. | For such a highly modified plant, cauliflower has a long history. François Pierre La Varenne employed ''chouxfleurs'' in ''Le cuisinier françois''. They were introduced to France from Genoa in the 16th century, and are featured in Olivier de Serres' ''Théâtre de l'agriculture'' (1600), as ''cauli-fiori'' "as the Italians call it, which are still rather rare in France; they hold an honorable place in the garden because of their delicacy", but they did not commonly appear on grand tables until the time of Louis XIV. | ||
Latest revision as of 02:44, 23 July 2013
Cauliflower is one of several vegetables in the species Brassica oleracea, in the family Brassicaceae. It is an annual plant that reproduces by seed. Typically, only the head (the white curd) is eaten. The cauliflower head is composed of a white inflorescence meristem. Cauliflower heads resemble those in broccoli, which differs in having flower buds.
Its name is from Latin caulis (cabbage) and flower. Brassica oleracea also includes cabbage, brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli, and collard greens, though they are of different cultivar groups.
For such a highly modified plant, cauliflower has a long history. François Pierre La Varenne employed chouxfleurs in Le cuisinier françois. They were introduced to France from Genoa in the 16th century, and are featured in Olivier de Serres' Théâtre de l'agriculture (1600), as cauli-fiori "as the Italians call it, which are still rather rare in France; they hold an honorable place in the garden because of their delicacy", but they did not commonly appear on grand tables until the time of Louis XIV.
Pages in category "Cauliflower"
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