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  • Watercress – Xà Lách Son

    Vietnamese Name: Xà Lách Son

    Common Culinary Name: Watercress

    Botanical Family & Name: Brassicaceae, Nasturtium  sp.

    Vegetative Description: Shiny green leaves grow on central stem with terminal leaf being the largest. Leaf edges are slightly wavy.

    Native Habitat & Ecology: North America, Europe & Central Asia

    Tasting Note: Grassy, peppery

    Culinary Uses: Eaten along side noodle soups or found on lettuce and herb plates to wrap with fried or grilled foods.

    Medicinal Uses: Aids digestion, mild stimulant & antioxidant

    Propagation: By seed.  Loves water environments or very moist soil.

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