common watercress
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 • Syn: Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum, Nasturtium officinale • Hypernyms: watercress • Member Holonyms: Nasturtium, genus Nasturtium
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