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Arugula

Eruca vesicaria

The story

In the sunny western Mediterranean, across the landscapes of Morocco, Algeria, Spain, and Portugal, the history of Eruca vesicaria is deeply rooted. Known by many names across different cultures—such as 'rocketsalad' in English, 'ruca' in Asturian, and 'Zwaardherik' in Dutch—this plant has carried its regional identity across borders and languages for generations.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, Inaturalist, Wikidata

Family: Brassicaceae

About

Eruca vesicaria is a species of Eruca native to Spain, Morocco, and Algeria.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA

Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by: Seed

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Name: Arugula
Slug: arugula
Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Eruca
Species: vesicaria
Category: Lettuce
Wikidata QID: Q5395935
Propagule type: seed
Container suitable: No
Indoor suitable: No
OSSI pledged: No
Hazard level: 1
Data completeness: 48

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