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collardHeadless form of cabbage (Brassica oleracea, Acephala group), in the mustard family. It bears the same botanical name as kale, differing only in that collard leaves are much broader, are not frilled, and resemble the rosette leaves of head cabbage. The main stem has a rosette of leaves at the top. Lower leaves commonly are harvested progressively; sometimes the entire young rosette is harvested. The leaves are highly nutritious, rich in minerals and in vitamins A and C. collard [′käl·ərd] (botany) Brassica oleraceavar.acephala. A biennial crucifer of the order Capparales grown for its rosette of edible leaves. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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New to the 'American Heroes' series by Sneed Collard III are easy reading biographies of 40 pages each which all hold larger print, a glossary, bibliography, and index. However, their Collard Greens, Mixed Greens, and Turnip Greens smell and taste as fresh as they did the day they were picked. Collard is a biologist who knows the forestry management arguments, and through his characters the issues are thoroughly examined. |
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