Species
Cakile maritima subsp. maritima
Etymology
maritima: From the Latin mare 'sea', meaning growing on the sea shore
Common Name(s)
sea rocket
Family
Brassicaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flowering
October, November, December, January, (February)
Flower Colours
Violet / Purple,White
Fruiting
October, November, December, January, (June)
Year Naturalised
1940
Origin
W. Europe and Mediterranean
This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010