Green Cauliflower
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Description/Taste
Green cauliflower displays several of the same physical attributes as its white counterpart. The plant is made up of tightly packed clusters of lime green florets, known as the "curd", that form from a single stalk, which produces green leaves that hug the base of the curd. In contrast, broccoli is made of sprouted clusters rather than curd clusters. The entire plant (floret, stalk and leaves) is edible. Green cauliflower's flavor is sweet, mild and nutty, differentiating itself from a bolder, sometimes bitter white cauliflower. As it is a hybrid, its texture is tender, yet firm, like broccoli and less crumbly than cauliflower.
Current Facts
Green cauliflower is a hybrid of cauliflower and broccoli, both members of the species Brassica oleracea. The cross is made by hand pollination or natural pollinators. Green cauliflower is also known as broccoflower or cauliflower broccoli. The hybrid was first developed in1971, by the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station and was named "Green Ball."
