Kale
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea (var. acephala)
Family Name: Brassicaceae
Plant Description: Leafy green vegetable with curly or flat leaves
Ecosystem: Cultivated gardens and fields
Size: 30–90 cm
Shape: Upright rosette of leaves
Geographical Origin: Eastern Mediterranean
Current Distribution: Worldwide
Flower Shapes and Colours: Small yellow flowers
Seed Types and Size: Round, dark seeds in pods
Uses: Nutritional superfood
Parts Used: Leaves
Medicinal Uses: High in vitamins, antioxidants, supports detox
Planetary Influences: Moon
Metaphysical Uses: Health, nourishment
Elemental Association: Earth