Q889
The botanical name of cauliflower is
A.
Brassica oleracea var. caulorapa
B.
Brassica oleracea var. batrytis
AnswerC.
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
D.
Brassica oleracea var. italica
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The botanical name of cauliflower is Brassica oleracea var. botrytis.Cauliflower, (Brassica oleracea, variety botrytis), a highly modified form of cabbage in the mustard family (Brassicaceae), is grown for its edible masses of partially developed flower structures and fleshy stalks.
The word cauliflower derives from the Latin words caulis (cabbage) and flōs (flower), reflecting its membership in the cabbage family.