Wild Cabbage (Wild Mustard/Kale)
Brassica oleracea
Family: BrassicaceaeNative: Coastal Southern and Western EuropeIdentified: Apr 5, 2026
A tall, biennial or perennial herb with sturdy, glaucous stems, yellow four-petaled flowers, and long seed pods (siliques). It is the wild ancestor of common vegetables like broccoli and kale.
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Thrives in full sun and well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil. It is highly salt-tolerant and drought-resistant once established. Requires minimal watering but benefits from occasional pruning to manage height after blooming.