Is Cabbage a Tree or Plant

Cabbage, comprising several cultivars of Brassica oleracea, is a leafy green, red (purple), or white (pale green) biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense-leaved heads.

What is a cabbage tree in Maori?

Tī Kōuka – The Cabbage Tree.

What did Maori use cabbage trees for?

Māori used cabbage trees as a food, fibre and medicine. The root, stem and top are all edible, a good source of starch and sugar. The fibre is separated by long cooking or by breaking up before cooking.