Couve Tronchuda Portuguese Kale / Cabbage  - Heirloom Vegetable - B. oleracea - 100 Seeds Dimorphotheca Pinus densiflora

Pinus densiflora

It has a thicker flesh similar to a bell pepper

The plant has been used by South African pastoralists and hunter-gatherers as a mood-altering substance from prehistoric times

with leaves consisting of three small obovate to oblong leaflets

Couve Tronchuda Portuguese Kale / Cabbage  - Heirloom Vegetable - B. oleracea - 100 Seeds Dimorphotheca Pinus densifloraMore heat tolerant than other kales, for a longer harvest period in spring and autumn. Leaves are large, flat, rounded, similar to collards, but very large and with very prominent white veins. The leaves are more succulent, and the flavour is more cabbage like than other kales. The fleshy stems or petioles are enjoyed as well.