The word broccoli comes from the Italian plural of broccolo, which means "the flowering crest of a cabbage", and is the diminutive form of brocco, meaning "small nail" or "sprout".

What is broccoli called?

Broccoli, botanically known as Brassica oleracea italica, is native to the Mediterranean.

Is broccoli called broccoli?

The word broccoli comes from the Italian plural of broccoli, which means "the flowering crest of a cabbage,” and is the diminutive form of brocco, meaning "small nail" or "sprout.” Broccoli is often boiled or steamed but may be eaten raw.