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Brassica oleracea

CauliflowerHerb

Brassica oleracea, also known as wild cabbage in its uncultivated form, is a plant of the family Brassicaceae.

FamilyBrassicaceae
GenusBrassica
NativeAfrica
LifespanBiennial (cultivated as annual)

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Brassica oleracea.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderBrassicales
FamilyBrassicaceae
GenusBrassica
SpeciesB. oleracea
Binomial NameBrassica oleracea
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameCauliflower
Life FormHerb
Growth HabitHerb

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderBrassicales
FamilyBrassicaceae
GenusBrassica

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.