Rapa, often known as Cime di Rapa, Rapini, Broccoli Rabe, or Broccoli Raab, is a leafy green brassica celebrated for its distinct flavour, versatility, and strong cultural roots in Mediterranean cuisine. It belongs to Brassica rapa—the same species as turnips and bok choy—though it is grown specifically for its tender leafy greens, stems, and small broccoli‑like buds, rather than its root.
