Brassica carinata. As its name suggests, this biennial cousin of kale (technically, it's a mustard) is grown as a leafy green in Ethiopia. It's known around the world by many names including Abyssinian mustard, Ethiopian kale, highland kale, and amara Brassica carinata originated in the East African plain, particularly Ethiopia. The young, tender leaves and stem tips may be eaten raw in salads.