Sea Kale

(Crambe maritima)

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Sea Kale

Sea Kale has thick grey-green cabbage-like leaves and large white flowers on a long stalk. It grows mainly in shingle at the back of the beach. The stems and shoots are edible once boiled and can be eaten like asparagus. Its flowering period is from June to August.