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Pieris rapae is a small- to medium-sized butterfly species of the whites-and-yellows family Pieridae. It is known in Europe as the small white, in North America as the cabbage white or cabbage butterfly, on several continents as the small cabbage white, and in New Zealand as the white butterfly. The butterfly is recognizable by its white color with small black dots on its wings, and it can be distinguished from P. brassicae by its larger size and the black band at the tip of its forewings.
The caterpillar of this species, often referred to as the "imported cabbage-worm", is a pest to crucifer crops such as cabbage, kale, bok choy and broccoli.
It's the time of year where we see more Cabbage Whites flitting about. This one is visiting a wildflower called Northern Hawkweed.
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Māori used cabbage trees / tī kōuka as a food, fibre and medicine. The root, stem and top are all edible, a good source of starch and sugar. The leaves were woven into baskets, sandals, rope, rain capes and other items and were also made into tea to cure dysentery.
Cabbage trees were also planted to mark trails, boundaries, urupā (cemeteries) and births, since they are generally long-lived.
The trunk of the cabbage tree is so fire-resistant that early European settlers used it to make chimneys for their huts.
from : www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-plants/cabbage-tree-ti-kouka/
Ornamental cabbage and kale are very close relatives of edible cabbages and kale. They are in the same species, Brassica oleracea, and although they are still edible, they aren’t as tasty and tender as their cousins. They have been bred for looks, not flavor.
Though Amtrak's NPCUs ("cabbages") have mostly been phased out on Midwest regional services, they are still employed on occasion as pinch-hitters for an ailing Charger locomotive. I'm not certain of the circumstances of this particular failure, but it must not have been too extreme as this Hiawatha Service run, southbound train 336, was only ten minutes "off the advertised". Veterans' unit 90221 is the rescuer today, flying south with its consist across the triple track of Metra's UP-Northwest Line / UP's Harvard Sub at Mayfair, Chicago.
I first sighted the 90221 in its then-new livery in the same location about a month shy of five years ago: www.flickr.com/photos/23688072@N06/28936110086
Large Cabbage White( Pieris brassicae) butterfly(sooc).
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A 10 July view of a Cabbage White Butterfly approaching some wildflowers at a Newell Run a local wetland here in Southeastern Ohio.
West Phoenix agriculture in morning color. A couple of days going by this beautiful field made me realize I needed to visit it with the camera. My wife indulged me and we were out the door early with the tripod & camera :-)
The photographers, for their shots, prefer large colorful butterflies. This is a small cabbage white butterfly, but no less beautiful than the most noble and researched cousins.
Ok, I'm so done with winter! :)
This summer I want to learn more about butterflies! Let's start with this one :)
Update:
THANKS to all of you wonderful people for helping me ID this butterfly! You say it's a Cabbage White OR a Green-veined White. (Both belonging to the family Pieridae).
Flitting about after a rain.
Pieris rapae
Pieris rapae is a small- to medium-sized butterfly species of the whites-and-yellows family Pieridae. It is known in Europe as the small white, in North America as the cabbage white or cabbage butterfly, on several continents as the small cabbage white, and in New Zealand as the white butterfly. (Wikipedia)
I was happy with how evenly I managed to half this head of cabbage today.
Nikon D850 & Nikkor 16-35mm f/4 @ f/6.3
It's been a vey bad year for butterflies in my garden this year despite my garden being an insect friendly wasteland having planted as many bug liking flowers as I could . What butterflies made it up here in Shropshire were few and far between and were very late having missed the Buddleia blooms . I saw just a couple of Peacocks not one Painted lady and one Coma and that was in a friends garden. . Loads of Cabbage Whites. What was your butterfly year like ? I would be interested to know.
Growing 12 to 20 metres high, cabbage trees (Cordyline australis) have long narrow leaves up to a metre long. It has scented flowers in early summer, which turn into bluish-white berries birds love to eat. 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. Leaves were woven into baskets, sandals, rope and rain capes. The trunk of the cabbage tree is so fire-resistant that early European settlers used it to make chimneys for their huts.
Have a good day, we celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi with a national holiday on Feb 6th each year.
Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa, subspecies pekinensis and chinensis) can refer to two cultivar groups of Chinese leaf vegetables often used in Chinese cuisine: the Pekinensis Group (napa cabbage) and the Chinensis Group (bok choy).
The Chinese cabbage has incredibly low calorie, sodium and saturated fat content which are often recommended by some of the dieticians. The Chinese cabbage is a good source of soluble and soluble fibers which have compounds known to reduce bad cholesterol level in the blood, protect against breast and prostate cancer. It contains various antioxidant compounds too. They are also a good source of vitamin A, potassium and of folic acid. This variety of cabbage has anti-inflammatory properties.
Bok Choy, the Chinensis group of Chinese cabbage, contains a compound called Glucosinolates which prevents cancer if taken in small dose however becomes toxic if taken excessively.
Cabbage Soup!
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 quarts water
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
1/2 head cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained and diced
Directions
1. In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until onion is transparent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in water, bouillon, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then stir in cabbage. Simmer until cabbage wilts, about 10 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes. Return to a boil, then simmer 15 to 30 minutes, stirring often.