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Noun: Brassica oleracea
  1. Wild original of cultivated cabbages; common in western coastal Europe
    - wild cabbage
     
  2. Any of various cultivars of the genus Brassica oleracea grown for their edible leaves or flowers
    - cabbage, cultivated cabbage

Type of: crucifer, cruciferous plant

Part of: Brassica, genus Brassica

Encyclopedia: Brassica oleracea