ARUGULA


Meaning of ARUGULA in English

n.

or rocket

Yellowish-flowered European herbaceous plant ( Eruca vesicaria sativa ), of the mustard family , cultivated for its foliage, which is used especially in salads.

The leaves taste sharp and peppery when young and succulent but become bitter with age. A medicinal oil is extracted from the seeds.

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