A verdant vegetable belonging to the Brassica family, resembling kale, featuring sizable, ruffled, obsidian green foliage. Additionally known as collards or collard greens.
Collards, a leafy green vegetable that is closely related to kale and a member of the cabbage family, has been known to the Greeks and Romans since ancient times. It has gained popularity as a favorite food in the Southern region of the United States, ranking high on the list of soul foods. This nutritious vegetable is packed with high levels of vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus, and ascorbic acid. It is believed that collards may have helped prevent severe vitamin deficiencies in many individuals with limited resources in the South.