broccoli

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Whatever the original form of the cauliflower may have been, it seems more probable that the broccolis now grown had a separate origin, either from the wild state or from some form of kale.

From The Cauliflower by Crozier, A. A. (Arthur Alger)

In the appearance of the heads no difference exists between cauliflowers and broccolis, except that the latter are usually smaller, less compact, and sometimes purple or sulphur colored.

From The Cauliflower by Crozier, A. A. (Arthur Alger)

Vilma's flowers and Mrs. Ershebet's broccolis were alike trodden down by the intruders, and great exertions were made to start the game.

From The Village Notary by E?tv?s, J?zsef

Walcheren.—This old German variety is intermediate in character between the true cauliflowers and the broccolis, and it has, from the first, been frequently called Walcheren Broccoli.

From The Cauliflower by Crozier, A. A. (Arthur Alger)

London believed that the broccolis, which Miller says first came to England from Italy in 1719, were derived from the cauliflower.

From The Cauliflower by Crozier, A. A. (Arthur Alger)