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Sea Rocket
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Taken at Skateraw on 30th October 2022 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70 in macro mode.
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| Taken at Barns Ness on 17th June 2018 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. |
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| Taken at Troon on 22nd September 2019 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. |
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| Sea Rocket. |
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Cakile Maritima Brassicales. Brassicaceae. Annual |
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Found in sandy areas and near the ocean. June - August The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by bees, flies, beetles, moths & butterflies. The leaves, stems, flower buds and immature seedpods - may be used either raw or cooked and are all rich in vitamin C. They have a bitter taste though and are used mainly as a flavouring. The root has been used in bread making. Very young leaves can be added to salads whilst older leaves can be used as a herb. The seed oil contains a high level of erucic acid, which can have pathological effects on the cardiac muscle of several animal species. |