Brassica Oleracea (Noun)
Meaning 1
Wild original of cultivated cabbages; common in western coastal Europe.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The brassica oleracea, found growing in the rocky cliffs, was identified by the botanist as a prime example of the species in its natural habitat.
- The botanical gardens were experimenting with crossing brassica oleracea with domesticated cabbages to improve resistance to disease.
- While on a hike in western coastal Europe, the family came across a cluster of brassica oleracea growing in a rugged patch of soil.
- Studies on the evolution of brassica oleracea have shown that early farmers selected for specific traits that eventually gave rise to the many varieties of cabbage we see today.
- The research team spent years studying the genetic makeup of brassica oleracea, the wild ancestor of cultivated broccoli, kale, and cauliflower.
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Meaning 2
Any of various cultivars of the genus Brassica oleracea grown for their edible leaves or flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.