[Sca-cooks] Arugula/Rocket/Eruca?

[TerryDecker]

Eruca alba is listed in the garden plants of the Capitulare de villis vel 
curtis imperii.  Eruca and eruca seed appear as a seasoning in 5 or 6 
recipes in Apicius.

Bear

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This is a green I don't believe I've ever seen  mentioned in any period
works. And yet, not only does Villanova mention quite a  bit, often it is as 
a
flavoring, not really a green.

Anyone else ever  encounter it anywhere else in recipes?

Jim  Chevallier
www.chezjim.com