Abyssinian Kale (Crambe abyssinica)

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Crambe hispanica abyssinica (Crambe abyssinica) or Abyssinian Kale is an erect plant that grows about 2 meters in height. It is much-branched, mainly in the upper half of the plant. It is commonly found in north eastern tropical Africa. The fruits are used in the treatment of snakebites. The leaves are edible. The seed yields oil which is used for lighting, making plastics and nylon.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassland and waste ground, and as a weed in agricultural fields, at elevations from 1,200 - 2,600 metres. (Zone 10)