kale plant siberian kale plant PLANTS:BRNAP Brassica napus (*Pabularia* Group) is commonly called Siberian kale. It is native to northern Asia and northern Europe. It primarily differs from a second type of kale known as *Brassica oleracea* (*Acephala* Group) by having (a) milder flavor, (b) more tenderness, (c) better resistance to the diseases/insects common to Brassicas and (d) better winter hardiness. Flat blue green leaves with white veins and ruffled edges. Plants typically mature to 12-18" tall and to 24"wide. *Brassica napus* (*Oleifera* Group) is grown primarily for vegetable oils including canola. *Brassica napus* (*Napobrassica* Group) includes rutabagas. [http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=275021] Brassica napus L. var. pabularia (DC.) Rchb. brassica napus pabularia rape kale requires discussion