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Water-cress Cabbage family
Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum Cruciferae (Brassicaceae)

Water-cress is common in streams and ditches. It is cultivated for use in salads, and has been used as a preventative remedy against Scurvy.

Water-cress plants Water-cress flowers

Leaves Stem Seeds
Pinnately-cut leaves Ridged stem Seeds




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