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Oriental sea kale
Crambe orientalis

Family: Brassicaceae


What it is like

A cabbage family herb.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Europe, Iran, Middle East, Russia, Turkey, Türkiye


How it is used for food

The very thick roots are used as a substitute for horseradish. The young flower stalks can be used like broccoli. The young leaves are eaten. It can produce an edible oil.

Edible parts

Root, stalks, leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Yabani turp

Synonyms