Nestled in the southern Indian Ocean, the Kerguelen Islands, also known as the Desolation Islands, are a remote and uninhabited archipelago under French administration. Despite their harsh climate and isolation, the islands are home to a unique and resilient plant species known as the Kerguelen cabbage (Pringlea antiscorbutica). This remarkable plant has adapted to the extreme conditions of the islands, and there are ongoing efforts to explore its potential for sustainable farming.