Q393
The botanical name of cabbage is
A.
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
AnswerB.
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
C.
Brassica oleracea var. caulorapa
D.
Brassica oleracea var. italica
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The botanical name of cabbage is Brassica oleracea var. capitata.Cabbage, (Brassica oleracea), is a vegetable and fodder plant of the mustard family (Brassicaceae), the various agricultural forms of which have been developed by long cultivation from the wild cabbage.
It is a leafy green, red, or white biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense leaved heads.
Raw cabbage is a rich source of vitamin K, vitamin C and dietary fiber. World production of cabbage and other brassicas in 2020 was 71 million tonnes, led by China with 48% of the total.