Common Watercress (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial Eurasian cress growing chiefly in springs or running water having fleshy pungent leaves used in salads or as a potherb or garnish; introduced in North America and elsewhere.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden was filled with an assortment of herbs, including common watercress that grew near the small stream running through it.
- She carefully plucked a handful of common watercress from the riverbank to add some freshness to her salad.
- The restaurant's signature dish featured a delicate arrangement of common watercress and edible flowers on top of a bed of mixed greens.
- In the spring, the chef would often forage for wild common watercress to use in his recipes.
- The introduced common watercress had become a staple in many North American gardens, prized for its peppery flavor and versatility.