Is Roquette a Lettuce?

Arugula, also called Roquette, is a leafy green vegetable, like lettuce and spinach. Native to the Mediterranean and Asia, Roquette is a member of the mustard family. Like other leaf crops, growing Arugula in cool weather is best.

Is rocket the same as lettuce?

In addition to the four types of lettuce there are many other greens that fill our salad bowls. These are a few of the more common ones. Arugula is also called rocket or rucola. When young, the dark green leaves are small and tender, but as they mature they become large and a bit tough.

Is Arugula a type of lettuce?

Arugula has become a popular salad green, but it's not really a lettuce. Arugula is actually part of the brassica family and is closely related to mustard. Other names for arugula include “rocket” (common in England, Australia and New Zealand) or 'rucola' in Italy. Its taste is peppery and a little nutty.