What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
eruca
Example
I love the taste of eruca in my salad. [eruca: noun]
Example
The eruca plant is easy to grow in a garden. [eruca: noun]
Example
The eruca leaves add a spicy kick to this pasta dish. [eruca: noun]
arugula
Example
I like to add arugula to my sandwich for some extra flavor. [arugula: noun]
Example
The arugula plant grows well in cooler climates. [arugula: noun]
Example
The arugula leaves give this pizza a delicious kick. [arugula: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Arugula is more commonly used in North America and is more widely available in grocery stores and markets. However, eruca is still used in Mediterranean cuisine and can be found in specialty stores or grown in home gardens.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between eruca and arugula?
Both eruca and arugula are considered formal terms and may not be familiar to beginner ESL learners. In everyday conversation, the common name arugula is more frequently used.
