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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