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Brussels sprouts

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Brussels sprouts

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Also known as Brassica oleracea gemmifera, Brussel Sprouts

plant in the genus Brassica grown for use as a vegetable

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Brussels sprouts are vegetables that belong to the cabbage family and are grown for eating. They matter as a nutritious food source that has been cultivated for centuries as part of human diets.

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Species

cabbage, broccoli, and allies

species

FamilyBrassicaceae
Native toFrance, Great Britain, Spain
Observations20,947

General: and Brussels sprouts are all cultivars of Brassica oleracea. Common Name: brussel sprout

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Commons category
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
taxon name
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
taxon common name
col de bruxeles
water footprint
285
taxon author citation
DC. Zenker
food energy
43
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Other constituentsQuantity Water86 g

approx. 5-10 sprouts per 100 g Link to USDA Database entry

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