Article Nº 0066 Plant Vol. I · p. 40
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale)
Original title: Agrião (Nasturtium officinale)
Watercress is a perennial crucifer common in Madeira's streams, levadas and damp places, eaten and valued against scurvy.
A perennial plant of the family Cruciferae, very common in the streams, levadas (irrigation channels) and damp places of Madeira. It is a food plant and an excellent antiscorbutic.