How to Identify Broccoli
- 1). Look for a plant that has large, dense green flower heads supported by a thick peduncle, or stem, of the same -- or slightly lighter -- shade of green.
- 2). Examine the flower heads for leaves. The leaves should be oblong in shape, erect and slightly waxy in texture. They can form a rosette shape around the bushy flower heads.
- 3). Inspect seeds taken from the plant. Broccoli seeds are brown and small (usually 2 mm to 4 mm in diameter).
