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To: Red Badger; Diana in Wisconsin
Its difficult to grow watercress without a spring. If you have a spring cress will grow in the shallows.

If you are looking for a similar peppery taste but do not have a spring consider Nasturtium:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29766690/

The garden nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus L.) belongs to the family Tropaeolaceae. Native to South America it was brought to Europe in XVI century. It is a plant with numerous healing properties. Medicinal plants such as the garden nasturtium contain trace elements and bioactive compounds which can be easily absorbed by the human body. The flowers and other parts of the garden nasturtium are a good source of micro elements such as potassium, phosphorus, calcium and magnesium, and macro elements, especially of zinc, copper and iron. The essential oil, the extract from the flowers and leaves, and the compounds isolated from these elements have antimicrobial, antifungal, hypotensive, expectorant and anticancer effects. Antioxidant activity of extracts from garden nasturtium is an effect of its high content of compounds such as anthocyanins, polyphenols and vitamin C. Due to its rich phytochemical content and unique elemental composition, the garden nasturtium may be used in the treatment of many diseases for example the illnesses of the respiratory and digestive systems. High content of erucic acid in nasturtium seeds makes it possible to use its oil as treatment in adrenoleukodystrophy. It is also applied in dermatology because it improves the condition of skin and hair. More recently, the flowers of this species have been used as a decorative and edible element of some types of dishes. Aim of the review was to summarize available data concerning garden nasturtium Tropaeolum majus L.

Some recipies for Nastursium:

https://sownsow.com/10-unbelievable-ways-to-cook-with-nasturtiums/

116 posted on 11/14/2024 8:41:44 PM PST by Pete from Shawnee Mission
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission

Leaves look like Dollar Weed.....which is edible..............


117 posted on 11/15/2024 5:18:02 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission

I think I read that Cress is related to Nasturtium - at least they have the same ‘genus’ name which usually means they are related.


118 posted on 11/15/2024 6:19:08 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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