sea kale

a fleshy, European, coastal plant (Crambe maritima) of the crucifer family, whose edible young shoots are blanched and used like asparagus

Origin: from growing near the coast

See sea kale in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A European seashore plant (Crambe maritima) of the mustard family, having edible cabbagelike leaves. Also called scurvy grass.

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