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Brassica carinata
Also called African kale, Ethiopian mustard, Ethiopian Rape, Abyssinian Cabbage, African Cabbage, Ethiopian Kale, Mustard Collard
Abyssinian mustard is a cool-season leafy brassica grown for its tender greens and oilseed, closely related to cabbage and kale. It grows best in cool weather and needs steady moisture to avoid bitterness and bolting.
Brassica carinata is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is referred to by the common names Ethiopian kale, Ethiopian rape or Ethiopian mustard. It is believed to be a hybrid between Brassica nigra and Brassica oleracea.
The flowers attract honey bees to collect pollen and nectar.
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