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Diplotaxis muralis
Wall rocket
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The Diplotaxis muralis plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. Naturalized in S. Britain[17]. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wall rocket. Some home gardeners know the variety as Brassica muralis. Sisymbrium murale.

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Latin Name:  Diplotaxis muralis
Common Name:  Wall rocket
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  (L.)DC.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Limestone rocks, walls and as a weed of arable ground in England[17].



Cultivation Notes:  Prefers dry soils and dislikes shade[175]. Very resistant to heat, this plant could be used as a perennial substitute for Eruca vesicaria sativa, the annual rocket, in hot summer areas[183].

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