Broccoli

vegetable · cabbage family · flowering plant

Tree-like structure. Broccoli looks like a tiny tree because its flower buds branch out from a thick stalk, creating a shape that reminds you of branches growing from a trunk.

Edible flowers. What you eat when you eat broccoli is actually the plant's unopened flower buds clustered together before they bloom into yellow flowers.

Cabbage family member. Broccoli is part of the cabbage family and is closely related to cauliflower, which looks similar but is usually white or cream colored instead of green.

Super nutritious. Broccoli is packed with vitamins and minerals that help your bones stay strong, your immune system fight off germs, and your body grow healthy and fit.