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What is American Water Cress

— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about American Water Cress (Cardamine rotundifolia). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.

What is American Water Cress?

American Water Cress, scientifically known as Cardamine rotundifolia, is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States and southeastern Canada, including states such as Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iow… American Water Cress (Latin: Cardamine rotundifolia) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.

Is American Water Cress safe to eat?

American Water Cress is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.

Where does American Water Cress grow?

American Water Cress is a member native to DEL, GEO, MRY, NWJ, NWY, and NCA. American Water Cress thrives in moist to wet conditions and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils.

Can I grow American Water Cress at home?

American Water Cress grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist, wet, water water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.

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