One-rowed watercress, Brown watercress, Winter watercress
Nasturtium microphyllum

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

A cabbage family herb. It is similar to watercress. It keeps growing from year to year. The stems are hollow. They root at the nodes. The flowers are in clusters on the ends of shoots. The flowers are white and have 4 petals. The fruit are more narrow and 15-22 mm long.

There are about 70 Rorippa species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in muddy sites and shallow water. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Britain, Canada, Central Asia, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Europe, France, Germany, Hawaii, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Marquesas, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Africa, North America, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, Poland, Slovenia, South America, Spain, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tasmania, USA, Worldwide

How it is used for food

The leaves are boiled as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Sitong pettu

Synonyms

Nasturtium microphyllum Boenn. ex Reichb.;