Species name:

Brassica oleracea

Taxonomy

Species

oleracea

Nomenclature Melissopalynology

Brassica 20-25

Classifier

L.

Distribution

Eurasian, America, Africa and Australia. In Italy prefers calcareous cliffs (0-1200 m).

Utility

Food, vitamin source and decorative plant. Unifloral honey production and biodiversity.

Flowering time

III - IV

Pollen

++

Nectar

+++

Pollen characteristic