{"title":"Aquatic Watercress","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"109\"\u003eGenus: Rorippa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brassicaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"156\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellowcress, Watercress (some species)\u003cbr data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"688\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"326\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eRorippa\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus of mostly herbaceous, often aquatic or semi-aquatic plants commonly found in wetlands, stream banks, and moist soils. Many species feature small, bright yellow flowers arranged in clusters and lobed or toothed leaves. Some members of the genus are edible and have been used as wild greens, while others are considered weeds in certain areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"745\"\u003ePrefers full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eThrives in consistently moist to wet soils, often near water bodies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eHardy in a wide range of temperate zones, typically Zones 4–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eCan spread rapidly in suitable wet habitats; monitor to prevent invasiveness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eSuitable for naturalistic wetland gardens or water edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eSome species like \u003cem data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eRorippa nasturtium-aquaticum\u003c\/em\u003e are cultivated as watercress, a popular salad green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003ePlants are part of the mustard family and share a peppery flavour typical of Brassicaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eServe as early spring nectar sources for pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eCan be used in erosion control and water filtration in riparian zones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eIdentification can be tricky due to close resemblance with related genera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/aquatic-watercress.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}