Cabbage

Native to Europe, wild cabbage is a parent plant of many cultivated vegetables, including broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, and kohlrabi. The domesticated cabbage (Brassica oleracea capitata) consists of large leaves that form a compact globular head. There are three major types of cabbage. The most popular in the United States are the smooth-leaved green (sometimes so pale it is almost white) and red (magenta to purple) cabbages. The third type, Savoy, which has finely crimped leaves that form a looser head, is less common.