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Cakile lanceolata

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on sand dunes and coastal areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Anguilla, Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Central America, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Puerto Rica, South America, Turks & Caicos, USA, Venezuela, West Indies, Winward Is.

How it is used for food

The young leaves have a mustard flavour. They are eaten raw or in soups and stews. The fleshy fruit pods are eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit pods

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cakile aequalis L'Her. ex DC.; Raphanus lanceolatus Willd.; and others