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Watercress

Nasturtium officinale

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Europe (Belgium, Portugal), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Chile, Colombia).

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Brassicales (Brassicales)
Family
Brassicaceae
Genus
Nasturtium
Species
Nasturtium officinale (Watercress)

Names in Other Languages

German Echte Brunnenkresse

Similar Species in Nasturtium

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Narrow-Fruit Rockcress
Nasturtium microphyllum
Least Concern
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Yellowcress
Nasturtium sterile
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Watercress?
The scientific name of Watercress is Nasturtium officinale. It belongs to the genus Nasturtium.
Where does Watercress live?
Watercress is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Belgium, Portugal), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Portugal, United States.
What family does Watercress belong to?
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) belongs to the genus Nasturtium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.
What kingdom does Watercress belong to?
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Watercress?
The closest relatives of Watercress in the genus Nasturtium include Narrow-Fruit Rockcress, Yellowcress.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Nasturtium — 3 Species

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Narrow-Fruit Rockcress
Nasturtium microphyllum
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Yellowcress
Nasturtium sterile
LC
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Watercress
Nasturtium officinale
NE
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