Brassicaceae Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum (L.) Hayek
Watercress
Costanoan - Drug, Kidney Aid
Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 10
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Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum (L.) Hayek
Scientific name: Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum (L.) Hayek
USDA symbol: RONA2 (
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Common names: Watercress
Family: Brassicaceae
Family (APG): Brassicaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Decoction of plant used as a kidney remedy.
RECRD: 90075 id: 33838