| Botanical name | Nasturtium officinale |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February March September October November December This plant has clusters of white flowers from mid Spring to mid Autumn. |
| Common name(s) | Watercress |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant bears bright green foliage with slightly fleshy margins. |
| Fruit | This plant bears brown fruits. |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: salads , yes Medicinal: Cultural: Commercial: Cosmetics: Other Uses: Part Used: Attracts: Features: |
Nasturtium officinale (Watercress)
- Botanical name: Nasturtium officinale
- Common name(s): Watercress
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables, Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
This species is native to Europe. It bears bright green foliage with slightly fleshy margins and clusters of white flowers from mid Spring to mid Autumn followed by brown fruits. The leaves are often used in salads.
Family: Brassicaceae
Synonym: Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum
Botanical Pronunciation: nas-STUR-shum oh-fiss-ih-NAH-lee
Nasturtium officinale requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February March September October November December
This plant has clusters of white flowers from mid Spring to mid Autumn.
This plant bears bright green foliage with slightly fleshy margins.
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