brassica oleracea
The English word 'broccoli' is expressed in Latin as brassica oleracea.
The scientific name for broccoli is brassica oleracea.
Meaning: plant Brassica oleracea var. italica (noun)
Did you know?
- Cato the Elder praised brassica in his book on farming as the best of all vegetables and recommended it as a cure for many illnesses.
- While English has a dedicated word for 'broccoli', Latin uses brassica oleracea to describe a wider group of plants including cabbage, kale and Brussels sprouts.
