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