Rape

==Scientific Name of Plant==
Brassica napus 
==Description==
# Another name for Broccoli Raab.
# The residue of grape stalks, stems and skins after the juice has been extracted for winemaking.
# This cabbage-family root vegetable resembles a large (3 to 5 inches in diameter) map and, in fact, is thought to be a cross between cabbage and turnip.
==Origin and History==
The name comes from the Swedish rotabagge, which is why this vegetable is also called a Swede or Swedish turnip. Rutabagas have a thin, pale yellow skin and a slightly sweet, firm flesh of the same color. There is also a white variety but it is not generally commercially available.
==Parts of Plant Used==
==Cultivation and Harvesting==
This root vegetable is available year-round with a peak season of July through April. Choose those that are smooth, firm and heavy for their size. Rutabagas can be refrigerated in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks. They may be prepared in any way suitable for turnips. Rutabagas, are a Cruciferous vegetable.
==Uses and Properties==
==Nutritional Value==
Small amounts of vitamins A and C.
==More Information==
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