Cabbage comes in many forms: flat, conical, or round shapes and leaves that are compact, loose, curly, or flat The most popular U S cabbage varieties are round, have waxy leaves, are heavy for their size, and vary from white to red
A cabbage is a round vegetable with white, green or purple leaves that is usually eaten cooked. Leafy garden plant (Brassica oleracea, Capitata group) of European origin, with a short stem and a globular head of usually green leaves. A member of the mustard family, it is a major table vegetable in most countries of the temperate zone. The term cabbage also refers more generally to a vegetable and fodder plant of various horticultural forms developed by long cultivation from the wild, or sea, cabbage (B. oleracea) found near the seacoast in England and continental Europe. The common forms may be classified by the plant parts used for food: leaves (e.g., kale, collard, common cabbage, Brussels sprout); flowers and flower stalks (e.g., broccoli, cauliflower); and stems (e.g., kohlrabi). Cabbages grow best in mild to cool climates and tolerate frost. Edible portions are low in caloric value and are an excellent source of vitamin C, minerals, and dietary fibre. See also Chinese cabbage. cabbage palmetto cabbage looper cabbage white cabbage butterfly Chinese cabbage skunk cabbage
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