Definition

Noun 1. A hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head: A variety of the species Brassica oleracea characterized by its hardiness, loose growth of large, often crinkled or curly leaves, and the absence of a central, compact head typical of common cabbage.

Usage

• Brassica oleracea acephala is the formal botanical name for a group of leafy green vegetables.
• The term is primarily used in scientific, agricultural, and horticultural contexts to specify this particular cultivar group.
• In everyday language, the common names for plants within this group are more frequently used.

Examples

• The researcher studied the nutritional content of Brassica oleracea acephala.
• Several varieties of Brassica oleracea acephala, such as kale and collard greens, are considered superfoods.
• This garden plot is dedicated to growing Brassica oleracea acephala.

Advanced Usage

• The term acephala, meaning "without a head" in Greek, is the key differentiator from headed cabbages like .

Variants and Related Words

• Kale (n.): A common name for a specific type of with very curly or puckered leaves.
• Collard Greens (n.): A common name for a specific type of with broad, smooth leaves.
• Spring Greens (n.): A common name often used for young, tender leaves of these plants.
• Borecole (n.): An older, less common English name for kale.
• Brassica oleracea (n.): The parent species, which also includes headed cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.

Synonyms

• Leaf cabbage
• Non-heading cabbage

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)

• Cruciferous vegetable: The broader family of vegetables to which belongs.
• Cultivar group: The taxonomic classification for this set of plants.

Noun

1. a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head