Can you eat ornamental kale?
                                
                                
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                                While most people grow ornamental kale for its vibrant foliage, the plant is not poisonous and is technically edible, belonging to the same species, *Brassica oleracea*, as many culinary vegetables. However, there are important distinctions regarding its flavor and cultivation that anyone should know before trying to eat it.