Cress Plant (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various plants of the family Cruciferae with edible leaves that have a pungent taste.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden bed was filled with an assortment of leafy greens, including lettuce, kale, and cress plant for added flavor in salads.
- Cress plant is often used as a garnish in various dishes due to its peppery flavor and crunchy texture.
- In many parts of the world, cress plant is considered a delicacy and is served raw in salads or used as an ingredient in sandwiches.
- Watercress is a type of cress plant that thrives in aquatic environments and is commonly used in salads and as a cooking green.
- Gardeners often plant cress plant alongside other greens, such as arugula and spinach, to create a diverse and flavorful harvest.