Brassicaceae Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum (L.) Hayek

Watercress

Iroquois - Food, Vegetable

Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 118

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Scientific name: Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum (L.) Hayek
USDA symbol: RONA2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Watercress
Family: Brassicaceae
Family (APG): Brassicaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Eaten raw, sometimes with salt.

RECRD: 7707 id: 33843