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Which one of the following vegetables is not obtained from wild cabbage?
Explanation
Wild cabbage (Brassica oleracea) is the common ancestor of several diverse vegetables developed through selective breeding over millennia [t2][t6]. These cultivars, often referred to as 'cole crops', include broccoli (selected for flower buds), kale (selected for leaves), and kohlrabi (selected for its swollen stem) [t2][t3][t5]. Other derivatives include cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and collard greens [t3][t5]. In contrast, lettuce is not derived from wild cabbage; it belongs to a completely different plant family, Asteraceae, and is scientifically classified as Lactuca sativa [t4]. While cabbage and lettuce may appear physically similar due to their leafy heads, they are unrelated species with distinct nutritional profiles and botanical origins [t4]. Therefore, lettuce is the only vegetable among the options that is not a cultivar of Brassica oleracea.