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There are two cultivars of Brassica oleracea (the cabbage) which commonly share the name Broccoflower. Both Broccoflowers have an appearance that combines features that can be readily seen in broccoli and cauliflower. Image File history File links Derived from public domain images featured at: http://commons. ... Shortcut: WP:-( Vandalism is indisputable bad-faith addition, deletion, or change to content, made in a deliberate attempt to compromise the integrity of the encyclopedia. ... Shortcut: WP:-( Vandalism is indisputable bad-faith addition, deletion, or change to content, made in a deliberate attempt to compromise the integrity of the encyclopedia. ... Download high resolution version (1024x768, 141 KB)Broccoflower close-up view Credit: Jon Sullivan (pdphoto. ... Scientific classification or biological classification is a method by which biologists group and categorize species of organisms. ... Divisions Green algae Chlorophyta Charophyta Land plants (embryophytes) Non-vascular plants (bryophytes) Marchantiophyta—liverworts Anthocerotophyta—hornworts Bryophyta—mosses Vascular plants (tracheophytes) †Rhyniophyta—rhyniophytes †Zosterophyllophyta—zosterophylls Lycopodiophyta—clubmosses †Trimerophytophyta—trimerophytes Pteridophyta—ferns and horsetails Seed plants (spermatophytes) †Pteridospermatophyta—seed ferns Pinophyta—conifers Cycadophyta—cycads Ginkgophyta—ginkgo Gnetophyta—gnetae Magnoliophyta—flowering plants... Classes Magnoliopsida - Dicots Liliopsida - Monocots The flowering plants (also angiosperms or Magnoliophyta) are one of the major groups of modern plants, comprising those that produce seeds in specialized reproductive organs called flowers, where the ovulary or carpel is enclosed. ... Magnoliopsida is the botanical name for a class: this name is formed by replacing the termination -aceae in the name Magnoliaceae by the termination -opsida (Art 16 of the ICBN). ... Families See text. ... Genera See text. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Brassica oleracea L. See also cabbage Brassica oleracea or Wild Cabbage, is a species of Brassica native to coastal southern and western Europe, where its resistance to salt and lime but intolerance of competition from other plants typically restricts its natural occurrence to limestone sea cliffs. ... Image File history File links Commons-logo. ... The Wikimedia Commons (also called Wikicommons) is a repository of free content images, sound and other multimedia files. ... This Osteospermum Pink Whirls is a successful cultivar. ... Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Broccoli is a plant of the Cabbage family, Brassicaceae (formerly Cruciferae). ... Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ...

The only true Broccoflower has the physical attribute of a cauliflower, although it has the color of broccoli. Its origins are a little uncertain, but it is thought to originate from the Netherlands. The other "Broccoflower" is actually Romanesco, sometimes called Broccoli Romanesco and is characterised by the striking and unusual fractal patterns of its flowerhead, and its vibrant green color. Color is an important part of the visual arts. ... The boundary of the Mandelbrot set is a famous example of a fractal. ...

Plant taxonomists are in disagreement about the categorization of Romanesco, some considering it a variety of Broccoli, others a part of the Cauliflower family. Plant taxonomists are equally, if not more, conflicted about the catagorization of the distinctive Broccoflower as its origins have still to be satisfactorily determined. The claim that the Broccoflower is a cross between broccoli and cauliflower is simply a misconception; the plant being actually a type of cauliflower or broccoli, and not a hybrid at all. There exists however such a wide cross that has been performed, and named Brocciflower^[1]. Plant breeding is the purposeful manipulation of plant species in order to create desired genotypes and phenotypes for specific purposes. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Broccoflower. ...

Broccoflowers are generally considered to have a milder and slightly sweeter flavor than their close cabbage-family relatives. Flavor or flavour (see spelling differences) is the sensory impression of a food or other substance, and is determined mainly by the chemical senses of taste and smell. ...

If left growing, the plant will actually turn white like the commonly known cauliflower.^{[citation needed]}

Buying and storing tips

Broccoflower can be found in the produce section of most health food stores, specialty markets, and supermarkets. Look for a firm, compact head with tight florets, and avoid any heads that have begun to brown. Store unwashed, tightly wrapped broccoflower in the refrigerator for four to five days.

Preparation, uses, and tips

Wash broccoflower head well, cut into florets, and steam until tender. Or cook broccoflower in stock, then purée with milk or soy milk for a fast, creamy soup.

Nutritional Highlights

• Broccoflower (raw), 1 cup (93g)
• Calories: 20
• Protein: 1.88g
• Carbohydrate: 3.9g
• Total Fat: 0.19g
• Fiber: 2.0g
• Excellent source of: Vitamin C (56mg)
• Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.

References

1. ^ Designer Foods: Enhancing Nutrition with Biotechnology, American Medical Association, Briefing on Food Biotechnology, 2001