Crambe maritima in flower (protected specie)...

Sea kale (Crambe maritima) is a salt-loving perennial that occurs mainly in Europe along the coastline and is edible. It is a relatively new vegetable for the Netherlands. In neighboring countries it has been described as edible since the mid-18th century. Sea kale thrives on saline soil. It is located in Harlingen along the Zuiderpier. It is cultivated on Texel.

The stems or trunks of the plant can be eaten, and have a slight cabbage flavor. To this end, the stems are blanched or stir-fried in slices. The stem can also be consumed raw. The plant has large, green leaves, which are not edible. However, the young shoots, blanched or not, can be eaten.