Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Crambe [2305]

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Family: Brassicaceae

family_ja: アブラナ

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description_en: Genus of about 20 species of imposing, often woody-based annuals and perennials from rocky mountain slopes and coastal sand dunes, and in open grassland, in Europe, Turkey, C. Asia, and tropical Africa. They have large, simple to pinnatisect basal leaves and erect, often thick stems, which are usually leafless or bear smaller leaves. Numerous tiny, scented, cross-shaped, white or pale yellow flowers are borne in large racemes or panicles. Crambe species are cultivated for their handsome foliage and elegant inflorescences, which are attractive to bees. They are suitable for a herbaceous border or a wild or woodland garden, and thrive in coastal sites. The leafy stems of C. maritima are often eaten as a vegetable; developing stems may be blanched from late winter to spring.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Divide in early spring, or insert root cuttings in winter.

pests_en: Susceptible to clubroot and soil-borne black rot (especially C. maritima).

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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

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