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In times of austerity, couples find cabbages could also serve as a Valentine's gift replacing a bouquet of flowers, Daily Mail reported.

The centers of the cabbages, which are vivid purple or soft pastels, give a realistic impression of a rose or chrysanthemum.

And while they offer a colorful display, they come in at just 89 pence each, compared to the 20 pounds for an even modest bouquet.

Even more, they can also be cooked to add a colorful and healthy vegetable accompaniment to a romantic meal for two.

The cabbages have been developed by specialist grower in Lincolnshire.

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情人節(jié)送卷心菜

?????? 據(jù)英國《每日郵報》報道，經(jīng)濟拮據(jù)時，情侶們發(fā)現(xiàn)卷心菜也可以替代玫瑰，作為情人節(jié)禮物表達情意。

???????不論是鮮艷的紫色還是柔和色調(diào)，卷心菜中央看來確實很像玫瑰或菊花。

???????盡管它們色彩斑斕，但只賣89便士，而一束普通的花，價位也在20英鎊。

???????卷心菜烹調(diào)之后，還能為兩人浪漫用餐加入色澤鮮美、有益健康的一道菜。

???????這種卷心菜由英國林肯郡的植物種植專家培育。

(China.org.cn February 15, 2012)