Tag: Yellowcress

Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, is said to have set up his hospital near a stream to grow fresh watercress for his patients. This nutrient-dense aquatic plant, however, is known by more than just its most common name, watercress.

Originally native to Eurasia, watercress is a rapidly growing perennial plant with a peppery flavor. While commonly known simply as "watercress," this semi-aquatic vegetable has several other names, including its official scientific designation, which helps distinguish it from other similarly named plants.