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kohlrabi
Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
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Kohlrabi: The Space-Age Veggie
Often described as looking like a "Sputnik in vegetable form," kohlrabi is a unique and intriguing vegetable that's gaining popularity in kitchens worldwide.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea Gongylodes Group
- Common Names: Kohlrabi, German turnip, turnip cabbage
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Brassicaceae (Cabbage family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Gongylodes Group (Cultivar Group)
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Kohlrabi is an annual vegetable characterized by its swollen stem, which grows just above ground and forms an edible, bulblike structure.
- It is a low, stout cultivar of cabbage.
- The edible part of the plant is the swollen stem.
- Typically, it presents as a pale-green or purple bulbous vegetable with leafy stalks that sprout from the top and sides.
- The size can vary, with some varieties growing larger than a tennis ball.
Culinary Uses
- Kohlrabi has a mild-mannered crunch that makes it suitable for salads, slaws, and stir-fries.
- It can be eaten raw or cooked.
- The leaves can also be boiled or steamed.
Quirky Facts
- Kohlrabi translates as "cabbage turnip".
- Some describe its appearance as resembling a prop from a 70s science fiction series.