Broccoli has the botanical name Brassica oleracea, and is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables which includes kale and cabbage. The name means 'branch' due to the plant having cross-shaped stems.
There are a number of Broccoli varieties:

Raab has florets on long stems.
Rapini has fewer florets and tastes like mustard
Broccoflower is a cross between broccoli and cauliflower
Chinese broccoli has a small head.
Broccolini (baby broccoli) is a broccoli and Chinese kale hybrid

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