Romanesco Broccoli

Romanesco broccoli is a cultivar of the cauliflower. It is one of two types of broccoflower. It is an edible flower bud of the species Brassica oleracea, which also includes regular broccoli and cauliflower.

It is chartreuse in color and has a striking form that naturally approximates a fractal.
Romanesco has a nutty flavor and a firmer texture than white cauliflower or broccoli when cooked.

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