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The imported cabbageworm, Pieris rapae (L.) fails to colonize host plants set out in woods and woodland edge habitats, while successfully occupying plots set out in adjacent meadows. The imported cabbageworm, Pieris rapae (L.
Kale is a form of cabbage (Brassica oleracea Acephala Group) in which the central leaves do not form a head. It is considered to be closer to wild cabbage than most domesticated forms.
The plant resembles regular broccoli although the leaves appear to be a bit broader, the stems are longer, and the head is much smaller. The flowers form first in diminutive heads and then elongate rapidly into flower stalks bearing yellow or white flowers. Other names.
A standard medium is M&S (Murashige and Skoog) which comes in various compilations. Sigma sell the medium without sucrose and agar at £19 per 10 x 1 litre mix M5519 or with sucrose and agar (M9274) at £20 per 10 x 1 litre mix.