broccoli
Broccoli is harvested before its clusters of flower buds fully open. This topic is part of Vegetables within Food & Drink. This page currently draws on 7 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
broccoli trivia questions
Which part of a broccoli plant is most commonly eaten?
Answer: Immature flower heads
Bonus fact: Broccoli is harvested before its clusters of flower buds fully open.
Broccoli belongs to the same species, Brassica oleracea, as cabbage and what other vegetable?
Answer: Cauliflower
Bonus fact: Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, and Brussels sprouts are cultivated forms of Brassica oleracea.
Cabbage belongs to the same species as broccoli, cauliflower, and kale. What species?
Answer: Brassica oleracea
Bonus fact: Many familiar vegetables are cultivars of Brassica oleracea.
Brussels sprouts are the same species as cabbage, broccoli, and what?
Answer: Cauliflower
Bonus fact: All are cultivars of Brassica oleracea.
Bok choy belongs to which plant family?
Answer: Brassicaceae
Bonus fact: It is related to cabbage, broccoli, and mustard.
Cabbage belongs to which plant family?
Answer: Brassicaceae
Bonus fact: Cabbage is related to broccoli and kale.
Which vegetable is commonly found in rad na?
Answer: Chinese broccoli
Bonus fact: Chinese broccoli, or gai lan, provides a slightly bitter green contrast to the rich gravy.