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American searocket
Scientific Name: Cakile edentula ssp. edentula var. edentula
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
American Sea Rocket (Cakile edentula)
American Sea Rocket, scientifically known as Cakile edentula, is also referred to simply as Sea Rocket or American Searocket.
Considerations for Pets
- This is a succulent plant.
Considerations for Children
- This is a succulent plant.
- This plant is edible, with tangy leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cakile edentula (Bigelow) Hook.
- Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard family)
- Genus: Cakile
- Species: edentula
- Synonyms: Cakile edentula var. edentula, Cakile californica, Hooker var. edentula
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the East coast of North America.
- Also found around the Great Lakes.
- Grows on sandy beaches above the high tide line and along coastlines.
Ecological Role
- A pioneer species.
- Considered a common weed of coastal environs, such as foredunes, seashores, and offshore islands.
- Invasive in Japan and Australia, and has naturalized in New Zealand.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Summer annual.
- Typically grows to be 6-20 inches tall.
- Frequently branches, resembling a tumbleweed in larger specimens.
- Fleshy stems and leaves.
Uses
- The fleshy leaves are edible and have a tangy flavor, suitable for salads.
Quirky Facts
- The name "Two-horned Sea Rocket" refers to the two horns on its seed pod.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- Dave's Garden
- Endangered Resources Program