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Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is an edible green plant in the cabbage family (family Brassicaceae, genus Brassica) whose large flowering head, stalk and small associated leaves are eaten as a vegetable. Broccoli is classified in the Italica cultivar group of the species Brassica oleracea.
The flavor of fresh, raw broccoli could be described as a delightful combination of mild bitterness and subtle sweetness, while the raw florets provide a satisfying crunch. Some describe the taste of raw broccoli as slightly “earthy” or grassy, adding a nice depth to its flavor.
Fresh broccoli should be dark green in colour, with firm stalks and compact bud clusters. Broccoli is a fast-growing annual plant that grows 60–90 cm (24–35 inches) tall. Upright and branching with leathery leaves, broccoli bears dense green clusters of flower buds at the ends of the central axis and the branches.