Romanesco

Romanesco with its pale green spikes and perfect spiral, its almost too pretty to eat. The alien-looking vegetable is from the same family as broccoli, cauliflower, and kale, and dates back to 16th-century Italy. It’s grown in temperate climates like Europe and California and is harvested during cool weather months. It can be eaten raw or cooked in a variety of ways, very similar to broccoli or cauliflower.

Also known as Roman cauliflower, is a chartreuse, unique-looking vegetable prized for its appearance and mild flavour. It is sometimes assumed to be a hybrid between broccoli and cauliflower but is botanically different (although related).