Brassicaceae Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum (L.) Hayek

Watercress

Mendocino Indian - Food, Sauce & Relish

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 352

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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: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Sauce & Relish
Notes: Leaves eaten as a relish.

RECRD: 43242 id: 33848

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