White wall rocket
Diplotaxis erucoides

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

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.

Where it is found

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.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Argentina, Britain, Europe, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sicily, South America, Spain, Tunisia

How it is used for food

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.

Edible parts

Leaves, stems

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Cime de ciucce, Harra, Hewaireh, Huwairreh, Jerjir, Ravanell, Ruca sarvaggia, Sylvetta

Synonyms

Sinapis erucoides L.;