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Wild Italian Arugula

Diplotaxiserucoides

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Family

Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Diplotaxis (dip-loh-TAKS-iss)

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Species

erucoides (er-roo-KOY-deez)

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Synonym

Diplotaxis arucoides

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Provides Winter Interest

Smooth

Textured

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

More flavorful than regular arugula. Sweet, nutty, tangy, peppery. For best flavor, pick leaves when 4-5" long and plant is no more that 8-10" high.

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