Wild Cabbage (Noun)
Meaning
Wild original of cultivated cabbages; common in western coastal Europe.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Brassica oleracea plant, commonly known as wild cabbage, is a perennial plant that is native to the coastal areas of western and northern Europe.
- Wild cabbage has been identified as the wild ancestor of many domesticated cabbage varieties, including broccoli, cauliflower, and kale.
- In its natural habitat, wild cabbage can often be found growing on cliffs and rocky shores, where it tolerates exposure to sea spray and strong winds.
- The leaves of the wild cabbage plant are edible, although they may be slightly bitter and fibrous compared to those of its cultivated cousins.
- Archaeologists believe that wild cabbage was first domesticated by humans around 2000 BC, with early cultivars emerging in ancient European civilizations.