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Botanical name of Cauliflower is

1. Brassica campestris
2. Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
3. Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
4. Brassica oleracea

Correct answer: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

Solution

Cauliflower is not just Brassica oleracea; it is a specific variety within that species. The variety botrytis refers to cauliflower, making Brassica oleracea var. botrytis the correct botanical name.

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