A sample of Cauliflower head on a farm at Ihwa Village, Nyeri County. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]
Cauliflower, a member of the Brassica oleracea species, shares its botanical family with cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli. Recognizable by its dense, compact head formed of undeveloped flower buds known as the curd or head, cauliflower comes in various colors, including white, green, purple, and orange, depending on the variety.