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  7. Rocketsalad
  8. Rocketsalad

species 6,989 observations

Rocketsalad

Eruca vesicaria

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

37 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Great Southern White 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it House Finch, Indian Cotton Jassid, Mallard, Common Raven 12
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Oblique Streaktail, Western Forest Sedgesitter, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Fiery Skipper 24

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist Wet
Soil
Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH
Neutral
Resists
Diseases Insect pests Wet soil
Habit
Clumping Erect
Plant type
Annual Cool season vegetable Edible Vegetable

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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