How Broccoli Evolved Into A Human-Made Invention - Chowhound

Wild cabbage is native to the Mediterranean region, and broccoli specifically came from the area of modern-day Italy. The ancient Etruscans, whose civilization occupied much of the Italian peninsula before the rise of the Roman Empire, were among the first to cultivate wild cabbage, valuing its immense nutritional benefits. The Etruscans were prolific traders and helped popularize the vegetable amongst other…