Nasturtium officinale
Nasturtium officinale
Common name:
Watercress
Local name:
Suteresi, Acı gerdeme, Cırcır
Country:
Turkey
Food Group(s):
Leafy vegetable
Part of plant/stage of process:
leaves, raw
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.
