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Nasturtium officinale

Monaco Nature Encyclopedia

FAO (2017) FAO/INFOODS <i class="fa fa-download"></i> Nutrition Data

by Watercress

An aquatic plant. Its leaves can be consumed raw or cooked and are rich in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, calcium, and folate. They are often used as garnish, or in salads. The seeds are also edible, and can be ground into powder and used as an alternative to mustard, or sprouted, and used in salads.


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