Nasturtium officinale
Uses
Peru (Vilcanota Valley): leaves and stems eaten raw. Iodine content acts to combat goitre.
Additional Information
- Name Authority:
- R. Br.
- Vernaculars:
- Quechua: Ok 'oruro. English: Water Cress
Peru (Vilcanota Valley): leaves and stems eaten raw. Iodine content acts to combat goitre.
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