Yellow Marsh Cress
Herb latin name: Yellow Marsh Cress,Yellow Marsh Cress Extract
Latin name: Rorippa palustris
Synonyms: Nasturtium palustre, Rorippa islandica, Sisymbrium amphibium, Sisymbrium islandicumNasturtium palustre, Rorippa islandica, Sisymbrium amphibium, Sisymbrium islandicum
Family: Cruciferae
Medicinal use of Yellow Marsh Cress: The leaves are antiscorbutic.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Moist places, especially where water stands only in the winter.
Edible parts of Yellow Marsh Cress: The young leaves, stems and young seedlings can be eaten raw in salads or cooked. A good watercress substitute.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in situ either as soon as it is ripe in the late summer or in early spring.
Cultivation of Yellow Marsh Cress: Moist places, especially where water stands only in the winter.
Known hazards of Rorippa palustris: None known
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