Bedford cabbage, Portuguese cole, Seakale cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. costata
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
A cabbage family herb. The midrib and veins of the leaves are greatly expanded.
There are about 30 Brassica species and many cultivated varieties.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Britain, Europe, France, Mediterranean, North America, Portugal, USA
How it is used for food
It is a commercially cultivated vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves, vegetable, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Braganza, Tronchuda
Synonyms
Brassica oleracea var. tronchuda L. H. Bailey;