Savoy Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
A cabbage plant. It has a short stem and leaves which are crimped and blistered. It forms a compact round head.
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
Africa, Australia, Balkans, Cuba, Europe, Macedonia, Slovenia, Switzerland, West Indies
How it is used for food
It is a commercially cultivated vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Col rizada, Ohrovt