Eruca sativa
Eruca sativa (syn. E. vesicaria subsp. sativa (Miller) Thell., Brassica eruca L.), also known as arugula or rocket, is a plant that can be eaten. It is a leaf vegetable with dark green, spiky, dandelion-like leaves and a strong, spicy, peppery flavor.
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Eruca Sativa Media
Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa
Inflorescence and young fruits of arugula or rucola
Rocket Salad, Arugula, Roquette, Rucola, Rugula (Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa)
Arugula in a salad with chorizo and eggs
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