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Brassica cretica

Family: Brassicaceae


What it is like

A cabbage family herb. It grows 1 m tall. It keeps growing from year to year.

There are about 30 Brassica species and many cultivated varieties.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows amongst rocks usually near sea level. It needs to be in a sunny position.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Crete, Europe, Greece, Lebanon, Mediterranean, Middle East, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye


How it is used for food

The young shoots are eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable


How it is grown


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