Why is cauliflower called that, although it is white? 0 7

Cauliflower is a variety of garden cabbage, and its different varieties can indeed be colorful: yellow, purple, green, and so on. However, the name of this crop is not related to its color.

The English name for cauliflower (“cauliflower”) comes from the Italian word “cavolfiore,” which translates to “flower of cabbage” (this word came into Italian from Latin). The vegetable likely received this name because it is the flower clusters that are consumed.

In the Russian language, the meaning has been distorted due to the similarity of the words “цветок” (flower) and “цветная” (colored). A more accurate name would be “flowering cabbage.”