what kind of vegetable are brussels sprouts and cabbage
The four-petal flowers from these veggies resemble a cross or crucifer, hence the name. Broccoli is probably the best known cruciferous vegetable. Like Brussels sprouts, rapini, cabbage (green), cauliflower and turnips (white), it forms a head.. Others-known as the headless crucifers - include dark green leafy vegetables like kale and collard greens.