Difference between Watercress and Cress
What is the difference between Watercress and Cress?
Watercress as a noun is a perennial european herb, nasturtium officinale or rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum, that grows in freshwater streams; used in salads and as a garnish. while Cress as a noun is a plant of various species, chiefly cruciferous. the leaves have a moderately pungent taste, and are used as a salad and antiscorbutic.
Watercress
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A perennial European herb, Nasturtium officinale or Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum, that grows in freshwater streams; used in salads and as a garnish.
A similar plant, Nasturtium microphyllum.
Cress
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A plant of various species, chiefly cruciferous. The leaves have a moderately pungent taste, and are used as a salad and antiscorbutic.
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