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Brassicaceae

12-Brassica oleracea

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A field of broccoli that has gone to flower. The species Brassica oleracea has given rise to many vegetable crops: broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale.

Photo by K. R. Robertson near Castorville, California.

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