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Eruca

Eruca

8.5
A leafy plant like arugula with peppery leaves used in salads from the Mediterranean
  • noun
  • /ˈɛrʊkə/
  • Specialized
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  • Botanists classify arugula under the genus Eruca in the family Brassicaceae.

Examples

  • Eruca is widely cultivated for its peppery leaves, commonly known as arugula or rocket.

  • Botanists classify arugula under the genus Eruca in the family Brassicaceae.

  • Several wild species of Eruca grow naturally in Mediterranean countries.

  • The Eruca plant thrives in Mediterranean climates.

  • Many chefs use Eruca in their salads.

  • Eruca is widely cultivated for its peppery leaves, commonly known as arugula or rocket.

  • Several wild species of Eruca grow naturally in Mediterranean countries.

Synonyms

genus Eruca
vsEruca
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of leafy herbs like arugula that grow in the Mediterranean and are often used in salads

focuses on taxonomic family and mentions a commonly cultivated species

Compounds

Eruca sativa
  • Specialized
7.2

A leafy green with small peppery leaves used in salads

Eruca vesicaria sativa
  • Specialized
7.4

A leafy green with a peppery taste used in salads

genus Eruca
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of leafy herbs like arugula that grow in the Mediterranean and are often used in salads

Surface Forms

Eruca singular
Erucas plural

Etymology

The word Eruca comes from Latin eruca, which once meant 'caterpillar' and was also used for a leafy plant. Thinking of a small green caterpillar can help you remember the peppery salad leaves called arugula or rocket.