Kale
| Kale | |
|---|---|
Curly kale, one of the many varieties | |
| Species | Brassica oleracea |
| Cultivar group | Acephala Group |
| Origin | Unknown; before the Middle Ages |
| Cultivar group members | Many; see text. |
Kale (/keɪl/), also called leaf cabbage, belongs to a group of cabbage (Brassica oleracea) cultivars primarily grown for their edible leaves; it has also been used as an ornamental plant. Its multiple different cultivars vary quite a bit in appearance; the leaves can be bumpy, curly, or flat, and the color ranges from purple to green.