European sea rocket
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The European sea rocket (Cakile maritima) is a plant species belonging to the mustard family (Brassicaceae). It is characterized by waxy, thick, lobed green leaves and pale-lavender flower clusters. Native to seashore regions, it is found in North America, Eurasia, western Asia, and Australia. While considered edible with a hot, pungent flavor, it is difficult to cultivate. In some parts of North America, the European sea rocket has become an invasive species, displacing native varieties. The American sea rocket (C. edentula) is a similar plant native to North American seashores and the Great Lakes.1
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