Diplotaxis viminea

(L.) DC.

Brassicaceae Edible: Leaves 88 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Diplotaxis viminea also known by the common name Vineyard wall rocket is a species of annual herb in the family Brassicaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 5.8 cm tall. It forms a basal rosette of leaves and flowering stems with or without leaves. It blooms June through October in western Europe, but may have an extended flowering period of up to eight months elsewhere in its range. This species grows in fields and vineyards and It is considered by some to be a weed of vegetable crops, vineyards, and gardens.

Description

A herb of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae) found in Mediterranean climates. It produces young leafy growth suitable for eating.

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Edible Uses

The young leafy parts are eaten raw in salads or as a snack with bread.

Traditional Uses

The young leafy parts are eaten raw in salads or as a snack with bread.

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Distribution

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Where It Grows

Europe, Italy, Mediterranean,

Synonyms

Eruca viminea (L.) Mill.Sisymbrium vimineum L.and several others

Also Known As

Aruch'le salvagge

References (1)

Biscotti, N. et al, 2018, The traditional food use of wild vegetables in Apulia (Italy) in the light of Italian ethnobotanical literature. Italian Botanist 5:1-24