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self-blanching
self-blanching adj. 
/ˌsɛlfˈblan(t)ʃɪŋ/,
Brit. /ˌsɛlfˈblɑːn(t)ʃɪŋ/
, /ˌsɛlfˈblɑːn(t)ʃɪŋ//ˌsɛlfˈblan(t)ʃɪŋ/U.S. /ˌsɛlfˈblæn(t)ʃɪŋ/
designating a (variety of) vegetable in which certain parts of the plant become naturally whitened, esp. where a part of the plant prevents light from reaching another part.Cf. blanch v.1 3./ˌsɛlfˈblæn(t)ʃɪŋ/ΚΠ
1859 Gardeners' Chron. 15 Jan. 34/2 (advt.) This is perhaps the largest Cos Lettuce in cultivation..being tender, crisp, self blanching, and stands longer than any other variety before running to seed.
1935 Science 9 Aug. 133/2 The celery used was of the Golden Self-Blanching variety grown in the greenhouse in eight-inch pots.
2016 Redlands (Calif.) Daily Facts (Nexis) 22 May d29 Self-blanching cauliflower plants have leaves that naturally curl over the top of the plant and block the flower head from light exposure.
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