Crambe orientalis

Physical Characteristics

Crambe orientalis is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft) by 1.2 m (4ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen in August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay and nutritionally poor soils. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Europe - E. Mediterranean to W. Asia - Iran.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Stem Edible Uses: Condiment Leaves - cooked. Immature flowering stems - raw or cooked and used like broccoli[2, 74, 105, 183]. Root - cooked. It is very thick and can be used as a horseradish substitute[2, 105, 183].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known