Diplotaxis (Noun)
Meaning
Wall rocket.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Diplotaxis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae, commonly known as wall rocket or wild arugula.
- The leaves of the diplotaxis plant have a peppery flavor and are often used in salads.
- Diplotaxis tenuifolia, also known as perennial wall rocket, is a hardy perennial plant native to Europe.
- The diplotaxis plant can grow up to 1 meter tall and has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer.
- In some regions, diplotaxis is considered an invasive weed due to its ability to quickly spread and outcompete native plants.