broccoflower
Chartreuse cruciferous vegetable
Broccoflower is a hybrid vegetable crossing broccoli and cauliflower, with a pale green color and milder flavor than either parent.
The florets resemble cauliflower in shape but carry broccoli's greenish hue: The broccoflower added color to the crudité platter.
Also called green cauliflower.
Mixed-lineage organism
- cultivarBred plant variety
- graftingJoining tissues to grow together
- heterosisOffspring surpassing both parents
- propagationAct of spreading widely
mutation · genetics · interspecies · horticulture · variation · cross-pollination
Essential organic nutrients
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- low-calorieMinimal food energy content
vitamin C · folate · potassium · phytonutrients · dietary · wholesome · nutrient-dense · heart-healthy
Cruciferous vegetable genus
- cabbageLeafy vegetable head
- kaleLoose-leafed cabbage relative
- kohlrabiBulbous-stemmed brassica vegetable
- collard greensSturdy leafy vegetable
romanesco · mustard greens · arugula · radish · turnip · bok choy
crossbreed
Mixed-lineage organism
- cultivarBred plant variety
- graftingJoining tissues to grow together
- heterosisOffspring surpassing both parents
propagation · mutation · genetics · interspecies · horticulture · variation · cross-pollination
vitamins
Essential organic nutrients
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
low-calorie · vitamin C · folate · potassium · phytonutrients · dietary · wholesome · nutrient-dense · heart-healthy
brassica
Cruciferous vegetable genus
- cabbageLeafy vegetable head
- kaleLoose-leafed cabbage relative
- kohlrabiBulbous-stemmed brassica vegetable
collard greens · romanesco · mustard greens · arugula · radish · turnip · bok choy
florets
Small flower clusters
blanched · sautéed · raw · crudités · gratin · purée · side-dish · salad · soup · curry
- brassicascabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, collard greens
- hybrid producepluot, tangelo, loganberry, boysenberry, limequat
broccoflowerjunk food
Low-nutrition processed snacks
fast food · processed food · unhealthy food · empty calories · candy
floral, broccoli, florist, floret, cauliflower, efflorescence, floriculture, inflorescence, broccolini