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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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情人节送卷心菜

       据英国《每日邮报》报道，经济拮据时，情侣们发现卷心菜也可以替代玫瑰，作为情人节礼物表达情意。

       不论是鲜艳的紫色还是柔和色调，卷心菜中央看来确实很像玫瑰或菊花。

       尽管它们色彩斑斓，但只卖89便士，而一束普通的花，价位也在20英镑。

       卷心菜烹调之后，还能为两人浪漫用餐加入色泽鲜美、有益健康的一道菜。

       这种卷心菜由英国林肯郡的植物种植专家培育。

(China.org.cn February 15, 2012)