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September 11, 2023

#2827: Brassica explain

Brassica

[Cueball, Megan and another Cueball are standing in front of a large tree. Only the lowest section of the tree trunk is visible.]

Cueball: Did you know the mighty redwood is actually the same species as broccoli and kale? It’s just a different cultivar.

Other Cueball: Wow!

[Caption below the panel]

Every year or two, botanists add another plant to Brassica oleracea and see if anyone calls them on it.