1. of or pertaining to the side; situated at, proceeding from, or directed to a side: a lateral view. 2. pertaining to or entailing a position, office, etc., that is different but equivalent or roughly equivalent in status, as distinguished from a promotion or demotion: a lateral move.ateral is and adjective, with the meanings of 1) of or pertaining to the side 2) coming from the side 3) aimed towards the side 4) moving from side to side, moving in a sideways manner. blapath Â· 9 years ago. Thumbs up. 2. Thumbs down. 0. Comment. Add a comment.
Description. Cauliflower is among the cruciferous vegetables, together with broccoli, kale, cabbage and collards. The average diameter of its compact head known as curd is six inches. Another vegetable related to cauliflower is broccoflower (a cross between broccoli and cauliflower).A raw cauliflower has a firm but spongy texture and a slightly bitter flavor with a sulfurous hint. Its color is white in most varieties but there are others that are green and purple. raw cauliflower has a firm but spongy texture and a slightly bitter flavor with a sulfurous hint. Its color is white in most varieties but there are others that are green and purple.
Physical Characteristics. Brassica oleracea botrytis aparagoides is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 6in). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to August, and the seeds ripen from Jul to September.The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees.The plant is self-fertile.ucceeds in any reasonable soil. Succeeds in maritime gardens[200]. Nine star perennial broccoli is occasionally grown for its immature flower head, this is a perennial form of cauliflower that produces one small central cauliflower-like head and a number of smaller broccoli-like spears in early spring.