Barbarea Praecox (Noun)
Meaning
Of southwestern Europe; cultivated in Florida.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Early scurvygrass or barbarea praecox is an edible wild green found in parts of southwestern Europe and has been cultivated in Florida.
- The seeds of barbarea praecox were imported to Florida to grow this nutritious crop for salads and cooking.
- In some areas of southwestern Europe, barbarea praecox is eaten raw or added to salads, while in Florida it's cultivated on a larger scale.
- Cultivated in Florida, barbarea praecox provides a tasty alternative to common leafy greens during winter months.
- A close relative of cabbage and broccoli, barbarea praecox of southwestern Europe is grown commercially in Florida for its delicious and nutritious leaves.