Alpinus, in his work on the "Plants of Egypt," published in 1591, states that the only plants of the cabbage tribe which he saw in that country were the cauliflower and kohl-Rabi.
"The Cauliflower"
A. A. Crozier
79. When I had closed the ship, to Buzur-sadi-Rabi the sailor 80. I entrusted the palace with all its goods.
"Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations"
Archibald Sayce
Kohl Rabi, from caulo-rapum, cabbage turnip, is a name given to the Brassica oleracea.
"Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure"
William Thomas Fernie