Watercress (Nasturtium officinale)

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Hello dear Hive friends, hopefully you have a nice time and a great day! Today I would like to introduce you to a new plant, which I recently photographed in the forest. I hope you like my new contribution and find it interesting!

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Many may already know the typical garden cress (Lepidium sativum), which you can grow yourself and is very popular. Today I would like to introduce you to a wild growing species called watercress and scientific (Nasturtium officinale).

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The original distribution area is Europe, Asia and North Africa and this plant has a long history. Already in the 16th century, this plant was started to cultivate on a large scale in Europe and in the 17th century, cultivation in Germany was improved and adapted to the optimal conditions. Many countries followed this example at the time, such as the USA, Switzerland and England.

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One of the most important conditions for the successful growth of Nasturtium officinale are humid areas. For this reason, it can usually be found in humid forests, meadows or in the immediate vicinity of water. If you are thinking of cultivating this plant at home, you must provide the medium with constant moisture and sufficient nutrients. The stems of this perennial plant grow from 5-40 cm long and shady to semi-shady places are ideal to keep the soil moist for as long as possible.

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Watercress is extremely healthy and we regularly add it to our salads. Due to the numerous active ingredients it contains, this plant is not only healthy, also medicinally very effective. Active ingredients which are included are numerous vitamins and minerals. This plant is not poisonous but not the right one for people who do not like bitter flavours.

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A mythological value was also assigned to this plant. In ancient times, watercress was used as a natural aphrodisiac by the Celts, but this plant was also used to treat ailments such as asthma or stomach problems and more.

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Thank you for stopping by and I hope you like my post! I took the pictures with my Sony Alpha 6000 and Sony SEL-55210 Telephoto Zoom Lens (55-210mm).

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I read about the plant on it a few days ago because I didn't want it to be about a medicine so there I read that it is also used to make medicine. You can capture all the pictures very wonderfully and clearly. People will benefit from the knowledge you have shared about this plant.

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Yes this plant is edible. However, you should always inform yourself and if you are not sure ask a doctor, especially because of the risk of confusion. Thank you also very much for your nice Feedback! I wish you a great day @djbravo

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Hello @elevator09 thank you for the information on watercress!

I've heard of watercress sandwiches for a diet but would be good for me because I am mostly a vegetarian.

It sounds very healthy with many benefits,

Thanks again.

Barb :)

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Thanks for stopping by! Glad you like my post, it is really healthy and if you have the opportunity you should definitely try it :) Have a nice day @adcreatordesign

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