The Acephala group refers to any type of Brassica which grows without the central 'head' typical of many varieties of cabbage. These are included within the species Brassica oleracea, such as kale. Th
Three young plants of non-heading collard greens growing in a small office wastebasket with a water reservoir at the bottom
Brassica oleracea, also known as wild cabbage in its uncultivated form, is a plant of the family Brassicaceae.
Acephala group
…group refers to any type of Brassica which grows without the central 'head' typical of many varieties of cabbage. These are included within the species Brassica oleracea, such as kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala). The name literally means "without a head" in contrast to those varieties known as capitata or "with a…
A large wild cabbage (B. oleracea var. oleracea) plant that grew near the sea at Mill Bay in East Portlemouth, Devon, England
Head of B. oleracea Botrytis group (cauliflower) growing
Couve-galega (ex. Brassica oleracea var. acephala DC.) for the Portuguese caldo verde