| NOUN | plant | Nasturtium officinale, common watercress, Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum | perennial Eurasian cress growing chiefly in springs or running water having fleshy pungent leaves used in salads or as a potherb or garnish |
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| Meaning | perennial Eurasian cress growing chiefly in springs or running water having fleshy pungent leaves used in salads or as a potherb or garnish; introduced in North America and elsewhere. | |
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| Synonyms | common watercress, Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum | |
| Member of | Nasturtium, genus Nasturtium | aquatic herbs |
| Broader | watercress | Any of several water-loving cresses |
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