page_title: Romanesco broccoli
hierarchical_section_title: Romanesco broccoli
caption_attribution_description: English: The fractal shape form of a Romanesco broccoli. Français&#160;: Une tête de chou Romanesco et sa forme fractale. Photo prise avec un appareil Canon D-60 équipé d'un objectif 18-135 mm IS de même marque. Español: Forma de fractal de un brócoli Romanesco. Македонски: Фракталниот облик на една римска брокула.
context_page_description: Romanesco broccoli is an edible flower bud of the species Brassica oleracea. First documented in Italy, it is chartreuse in color. Romanesco has a striking appearance because its form is a natural approximation of a fractal. When compared to a traditional cauliflower, its texture as a vegetable is far more crunchy, and its flavor is not as assertive, being delicate and nutty.
  The Romanesco has been grown in Italy since the 16th century.
context_section_description: Romanesco broccoli (also known as Roman cauliflower, Broccolo Romanesco, Romanesque cauliflower, or simply  Romanesco) is an edible flower bud of the species Brassica oleracea. First documented in Italy, it is chartreuse in color. Romanesco has a striking appearance because its form is a natural approximation of a fractal. When compared to a traditional cauliflower, its texture as a vegetable is far more crunchy, and its flavor is not as assertive, being delicate and nutty.
  The Romanesco has been grown in Italy since the 16th century.
caption: Romanesco, showing its self-similar form
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