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sea kale

Crambe maritima

Sea kale is a special plant that grows by the sea. It has big, green leaves and pretty white flowers. People can eat its leaves and flowers, making it a tasty treat from nature!

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The sea kale has large, waxy, blue-green leaves with crinkled edges, forming a striking mound. In summer, it produces dense clusters of small, fragrant white flowers that stand proudly above the foliage, contrasting with the dark leaves.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBrassicalesFamilyBrassicaceaeGenusCrambe
sea kale
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sea kale

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its shoots were once blanched and eaten like asparagus, a gourmet treat in Europe!

Sea kale seeds are buoyant, allowing them to travel far across the ocean currents!

This plant's bright white flower clusters glow like beacons on stormy coastal nights!

Viking warriors might have eaten sea kale to stay healthy on long voyages!

Special abilities

Ability

Oceanic Anchor

Sea kale has a long, deep taproot that anchors it firmly in shifting sand and gravel, allowing it to find water deep underground.

Ability

Self-Sprinkler System

Sea kale can excrete excess salt through special glands on its leaves, helping it survive harsh, salty coastal conditions.

Measurements & details

Height
30-75 cm
Spread
60-90 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Late_spring_to_mid_summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

for nectar and pollen

eaten by

Garden Snail

Helix aspersa

grazes on leaves

eaten by

Diamondback Moth

Plutella xylostella

larvae feed on leaves

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always check with an adult before trying new plants to eat.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is sea kale?

30-75 cm

How wide does sea kale spread?

60-90 cm

How big are the flowers on sea kale?

0.5-1 cm

When does sea kale bloom?

Late_spring_to_mid_summer

Is sea kale edible?

Yes

Is sea kale toxic?

None

What is sea kale's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is sea kale pollinated?

Insect

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