Never really thought of broccoli or the Brussels sprout as a leafy green? Well, your not alone, but I think technically we can count both as leafy greens. The Brussels sprout is a member of the Gemmifera Group of cabbages (Brassica oleracea), and we eat its edible buds. Broccoli, kale, mustard greens, collard greens, and cabbage and broccoli are cruciferous leafy greens. Below you’ll find just a few of the benefits of eating these delicious veggies.