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Crambe orientalis, commonly known as Oriental rape, is a perennial plant native to regions including Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Palestine, Tajikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Crambe orientalis (Latin: Crambe orientalis, family Brassicaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Crambe orientalis is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Crambe orientalis is a member of the Brassicaceae family native to AFG, IRN, IRQ, KAZ, LBS, and NCS. Crambe orientalis thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Crambe orientalis grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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