broccoli
noun
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A fast-growing, upright, branched, annual plant, broccoli bears dense green clusters of edible flower buds. Native to the eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor, it was introduced to the US probably in colonial times. Broccoli thrives in moderate to cool climates. Its flavor resembles that of cabbage but is somewhat milder. It is one of the most broadly nutritious of all common vegetables and is a plant that is closely related to cabbage in the mustard family.
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2024
Other members of the cabbage family, including broccoli and Chinese cabbage, also benefit from the pairing.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 July 2024
In addition to protein, this includes a blend of superfoods and greens such as apples, blackberries, broccoli, kale, and turmeric.
—Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 25 July 2024
Here two experts share the best plants for growing alongside broccoli, plus a few that are best to avoid.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 July 2024
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“Broccoli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broccoli. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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