Eruca sativa

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Eruca sativa
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Brassicales
Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Eruca
Species:
E. sativa
Binomial name
Eruca sativa

Arugula or rocket (Eruca sativa) is a common salad green. It should not be confused with Diplotaxis tenuifolia which is also called arugula, but has a stronger peppery taste and often smaller leaves.

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