Higher classification Crambe | Scientific name Crambe abyssinica Rank Species | |
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Similar Crambe, Cabbage family, Camelina sativa, White meadowfoam, Brassica carinata | ||
Crambe abyssinica is an oilseed crop, native to the Mediterranean area. According to the Alternative Field Crops Manual, it is used as an industrial lubricant, a corrosion inhibitor, and as an ingredient in the manufacture of synthetic rubber. It can also be used in surfactants and slip and coating agents.
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