Eruca sativa

Rocket

Family Cruciferae (or Brassicaceae)

Eruca sativa, rocket, (E. sativa 2) is an annual, native of the Mediterranean region, with an erect stem, up to 50-60 cm high. Leaves are pinnately lobed, the upper leaves deeply lobed or toothed. Flowers white or yellowish, with violet or reddish veins. The fruit is a cylindrical siliqua.

Use
Fresh leaves (E. sativa 1) are used a a flavouring in salades.

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