Jersey kale, Palm-tree kale, Lacinato kale
Brassica oleracea var. palmifolia
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
A cabbage family herb. It grows 60-90 cm tall. The leaves are dark blue-green. The leaves are bumpy.
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
Europe, Italy
How it is used for food
The leaves can be eaten raw but are often blanched or used in soups.
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Italian kale, Tuscan cabbage, Tuscan kale