sea kale

American  

noun

1. a European broad-leaved maritime plant, Crambe maritima, of the mustard family, having fleshy, blue basal leaves, used as a pot plant.

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sea kale British  

noun

1. a European coastal plant, Crambe maritima, with broad fleshy leaves and white flowers, cultivated for its edible asparagus-like shoots: family Brassicaceae (crucifers) Compare kale 1

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Etymology

Origin of sea kale

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

We also found an example of people consuming sea kale.

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2023

Historical accounts report laws related to collection of seaweed in Iceland, Brittany and Ireland dating to the 10th Century, while sea kale is mentioned by Pliny as a sailor's anti-scurvy remedy.

From Science Daily • Oct. 17, 2023

Pat Brodowski, Monticello’s head gardener, saw me eying the round seed pods of the sea kale and clipped off a few of the dried stems.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2010

These include sea kale, a type of cabbage; a root vegetable named salsify; comfrey; and sesame.

From Washington Post

In the case of vegetables like asparagus, cauliflower, sea kale, parsnips, artichokes, carrots or celery, which cannot always be stewed in a little water, this should be saved as stock for soups or sauces.

From Dr. Allinson's cookery book Comprising many valuable vegetarian recipes by Allinson, T. R. (Thomas Richard)