HyperDic: rorippa_nasturtium-aquaticum

English > 1 sense of the expression Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum:
NOUNplantRorippa nasturtium-aquaticum, common watercress, Nasturtium officinaleperennial Eurasian cress growing chiefly in springs or running water having fleshy pungent leaves used in salads or as a potherb or garnish
English > Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
Meaningperennial 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.
Synonymscommon watercress, Nasturtium officinale
Member ofNasturtium, genus Nasturtiumaquatic herbs
BroaderwatercressAny of several water-loving cresses

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