Eruca sativa facts for kids
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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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Images for kids
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Leaves
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Inflorescence and young fruits of rucola
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Seed pods
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Flower of Eruca vesicaria
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Rocket in a salad with chorizo and eggs.
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See also
In Spanish: Arúgula para niños
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