Interesting Facts About Broccoli 

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The word "broccoli" comes from the Latin word "brachium," which means "branch" or "arm." 

Brassica oleracea var. italica is the scientific name of Broccoli. 

We eat a premature flower when we eat broccoli. 

Regular consumption of broccoli was a practice of ancient Greeks and Romans. 

The largest broccoli producers are China, India, Spain, Mexico, and the United States. 

Various nutrients and vitamins (K and C) are found in broccoli 

60-90 days after transplant is when most varieties are ready for harvest. 

You can eat broccoli raw in salads or boiled in soups. 

Among all the states in the US, California is the largest producer of the crop.