Brassica carinata
Abyssinian cabbage
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The Brassica carinata plant species is found in N. Africa - Ethiopia. Occasional in Britain. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Abyssinian cabbage.

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Latin Name:  Brassica carinata
Common Name:  Abyssinian cabbage
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  A.Braun.
 
Known Hazards:  The oil contained in the seed of this species is rich in erucic acid which is toxic. However, modern cultivars have been selected which are almost free of erucic acid.
 
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Habitat:  An occasional bird-sown alien on waste ground in Britain.

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