What is watercress called?

Watercress is a perennial aquatic herbaceous plant. Except for the roots and flowers, it is generally edible. Watercress is generally planted in August and September in autumn, and begins to mature in October and November in winter and can be picked and marketed. Watercress refers to watercress, which originated in Portugal, so it is called watercress. In China, it is generally called Douban by its scientific name, and in some areas it is even called Oriental cuisine.

What does watercress look like?

All watercress are smooth and hairless, with odd-pinnate leaves. There are 3-9 small leaves. The shape of the leaves is broadly oval, rectangular or nearly round, and the petiole will be thin and flat. The base of the petiole is ear-shaped, and the flowers will grow on the top, mostly white in color.

Where does watercress grow?

Watercress likes to grow in cold, moist, sunny places and can tolerate a short first frost. When the temperature is too high, the leaves will turn yellow or wither, so it is more suitable to be planted in neutral loam soil with strong moisture and fertility. Common places of origin include Heilongjiang, Hebei, Shandong, Guangdong, Yunnan, Sichuan, and Tibet.

Effects and functions of watercress

Watercress is a flat vegetable. Generally, it will be cooked when fried and will have an almond flavor. Watercress contains more sodium, potassium, calcium and vitamin A. Regular consumption of watercress also has good effects on clearing and moistening the lungs, diuresis, relieving cough and phlegm, and relieving asthma. Additionally, it is used to treat hair loss and scurvy.