Diplotaxis erucoides
(L.) DC.
White wall rocket
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDiplotaxis erucoides, the white rocket or white wallrocket, is a species of annual herb of the family Brassicaceae native to West Mediterranean.
Description
A cabbage family herb. It is an annual plant grown from seeds. It forms clumps. It grows 10-40 cm tall. The leaves are deep green and have teeth along the edge. The flowers are white and in flat topped groups.
Edible Uses
The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. They have a mustard-like flavour and can be added to salads.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are spicy and are eaten in salads. They are also cooked with dried beans. They are best harvested before the flowers appear. It can be cooked with pasta. The stems are eaten raw in salads. They can be cooked in soups.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It can grow in the desert. It is damaged by frost. It needs a well-drained soil and full sun.
Where It Grows
Africa, Argentina, Britain, Europe, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sicily, South America, Spain, Tunisia,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed.
Propagation
Seed is best sown in situ as soon as it is ripe, though it can also be sown in situ in spring. Germination usually occurs in autumn.
Other Uses
None known Special Uses
Synonyms
Also Known As
Cime de ciucce, Harra, Hewaireh, Huwairreh, Jerjir, Ravanell, Ruca sarvaggia, Sylvetta
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