Brassicaceae Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum (L.) Hayek
Watercress
Luiseno - Food, Vegetable
Use documented by:
Sparkman, Philip S., 1908, The Culture of the Luiseno Indians, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8(4):187-234, page 232
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Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum (L.) Hayek
Scientific name: Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum (L.) Hayek
USDA symbol: RONA2 (
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Common names: Watercress
Family: Brassicaceae
Family (APG): Brassicaceae
Native American Tribe: Luiseno
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Plant used for greens.
RECRD: 30971 id: 33846