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=Favorite or Interesting Plant=

Scientific Name:
Brassica Oleracea; Acephala Group

Common Name:
Kale，Curly Kale

General description of this plant:

 * Kale ** or **Curly Kale**, is a brassica oleracea, which belongs to cabbage family. Kale has curly green leaves, and some varieties can grow up to a height of six or seven feet tall. Most kale are either annual orbiennial. Kale is in season from the middle of winter through the beginning of spring ， during this period of time kale is most available and tasteful, and rich in sweat flavor.

Most interesting thing(s) about this plant:
Unlike other members in cabbage family, for curly kale, instead of forming a head, their leaves grow in a loose rosette at the top of a stem. The common color of leaves are green, however sometimes leaves will grow into blue or purple, and their flavor is strong and distinct. Kale is one of the most healthy vegetable in the world with an excellent source of vitamins K, A and C, as well as containing useful amounts of manganese, copper and phytochemicals, which are believed to help against certain types of cancer.

A story about me and this plant:
Before came to U.S., I have never seen curly kale before, and when I saw them in the market I have no idea it is part of the cabbage family and how to cook kale. When I started my diet and exercise plan, I find out kale is the best food to eat, and it is really tasteful.

Web site(s) that has good information about this plant:
 [] http://www.discoverkale.co.uk/health-benefits-of-kale/