Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts, common name for a garden plant, a variety of the cabbage species. The edible parts of the plant are clusters of swollen buds or sprouts. They are about 2.5 cm (about 1 in) in diameter, growing along the stem at the junctions of the leaves.

Scientific classification: Brussels sprouts belong to the family Brassicaceae (formerly Cruciferae). It is classified as Brassica oleracea gemmifera.

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"Brussels Sprouts," Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2000