NOUN | plant | Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum, common watercress, Nasturtium officinale | 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, Nasturtium officinale | |
Member of | Nasturtium, genus Nasturtium | aquatic herbs |
Broader | watercress | Any of several water-loving cresses |
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