arugula, (subspecies Eruca vesicaria sativa), annual herb of the mustard family (Brassicaceae), grown for its pungent edible leaves. Native to the Mediterranean, arugula is a common salad vegetable in many parts of southern Europe and has grown in popularity around the world for its peppery, nutty taste and its nutritional content.

Arugula–also known as rocket, garden rocket, and roquette–is a dense, low-growing plant with long, smooth, soft-lobed, bright green leaves. Arugula is a cool-weather leafy crop. Grow arugula in spring and autumn. Arugula leaves can be harvested about six weeks after sowing seeds.

Arugula (Eruca vesicaria) is a species of flowering plants in the Brassicaceae (mustard and cabbage) family and normally grown as a leafy green vegetable. Also commonly referred to as rocket and eruca, it contains many cultivated varieties grown both commercially and in home gardens.

Arugula (Eruca vesicaria) is a green with zip. Sometimes called rocket or roquette, arugula should be planted in the garden in early spring or fall. It will grow in a rosette about a foot wide and equally tall, if you let it. Like leaf lettuce, mustard greens, and collards, arugula stretches skyward in hot weather, blooming and setting seeds.

Arugula (Eruca vesicaria) is a fast-growing annual leafy vegetable and a member of the mustard family that is grown as a flavorful salad green. It has a somewhat tart and peppery flavor. The leaves are deeply lobed and reach around 3 to 6 inches long. They grow in rosettes.