noun
- A genus of plants in the cabbage family, characterized by small white flowers and grown as ornamental or forage plants.
Usage: botanical term; often used in gardening and horticulture contexts
Examples
- The gardener planted crambe in the border for its delicate white flowers.
- Crambe is valued in ornamental gardens for its airy, cloud-like blooms.
- The crambe plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sunlight.
- Some species of crambe are used as cover crops in sustainable farming.