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Water-cress
Scientific name: Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum
Water-cress has become so popular as a salad addition that it is now cultivated on a wide scale. In the wild, it grows in shallow, fast-flowing streams and is an indicator of clean water.
Species information
Statistics
Height: up to 60cmConservation status
Common.