Nasturtium floridanum
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Florida watercress
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Summary
Source: WikipediaNasturtium floridanum, common names Florida yellowcress and Florida watercress, is an aquatic plant species endemic to Florida, though widely distributed within that state. It is found in wet places at elevations less than 50 m. Nasturtium floridanum can be distinguished from the more common N. officinale by its much smaller seeds, less than 2 mm across.
Description
A subtropical herb in the Brassicaceae family with small seeds, growing in wet places below 50 m elevation.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in wet places below 50 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Wikipedia /edible leaves.
