




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
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.





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Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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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!
Sea kale has a long, deep taproot that anchors it firmly in shifting sand and gravel, allowing it to find water deep underground.
Sea kale can excrete excess salt through special glands on its leaves, helping it survive harsh, salty coastal conditions.
Apis mellifera
for nectar and pollen

Helix aspersa
grazes on leaves
Plutella xylostella
larvae feed on leaves
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Biennial plants complete their life cycle over two growing seasons, typically forming foliage in the first year and flowering/seeding in the second.
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Salt tolerant plants can withstand and grow in conditions with elevated salinity levels in the soil or water.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always check with an adult before trying new plants to eat.
30-75 cm
60-90 cm
0.5-1 cm
Late_spring_to_mid_summer
Yes
None
Perennial
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