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Abyssinian Kale (Crambe abyssinica) is a hardy annual native to the highlands of Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zaïre, with an extended range that includes Albania and Cyprus. Abyssinian Kale (Latin: Crambe abyssinica) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Abyssinian Kale is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Abyssinian Kale is a member native to ALB, CYP, ETH, GRC, IRN, and KEN. Abyssinian Kale thrives in moist conditions and prefers light to heavy soils with a pH of 7.5–8.
Abyssinian Kale grows best in USDA zone 10-12, 9/10 light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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