Watercress
(Nasturtium officinale)
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Description:
Watercress is a aquatic perennial plant related to mustard greens. With deep green leaves, crisp and pale colored stems; it's one of the strongest-tasting salad leaves available. It has a pungent, slightly bitter, peppery flavor and is highly nutritious, containing notable amounts of iron, calcium, vitamins A, C and E. Growing:
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Herb pairings: Watercress pairs well with chicken, cucumber, fish, onion, potatoes and salmon, fennel, ginger, parsley, sorrel and other salad herbs. Notes:
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