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colza

Scientific Name: Brassica rapa var. silvestris

Family: Brassicaceae

Category: Dicot

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Rapeseed/Colza (Brassica napus subsp. napus)

Rapeseed, also known as colza, is a plant primarily cultivated for its seeds, which yield a non-drying oil widely known as rapeseed oil or colza oil.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Brassica napus subsp. napus
  • Synonym: Brassica napus var. oleifera Delile
  • Family: Cruciferae (Brassicaceae)
  • Rapeseed may also be referred to as colza.

Morphology and Growth

  • The rapeseed plant can reach a height of 1.0–2.5 meters (3.3–8.2 feet).
  • It is grown as an annual, meaning it is harvested after a single growing season.

Uses

  • The oil extracted from rapeseed/colza seeds is used in lubricants, salad dressings, and other applications.
  • Colza is cultivated to produce forage and vegetable oil.

Etymology

  • The word "colza" originates from the Dutch word "koolzaad," meaning "cabbage seed."
  • "Koolzaad" is derived from "kool" (cabbage) and "zaad" (seed) in Middle Dutch.