Garden cress
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Garden Cress | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Young plants | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Brassicales |
| Family: | Brassicaceae |
| Genus: | Lepidium |
| Species: | L. sativum |
| Binomial name | |
| Lepidium sativum L. |
|
Garden cress is a fast-growing eatable herb that is related to watercress and mustard, sharing their peppery taste and aroma. Garden cress is usually grown in England, France, the Netherlands and Scandinavia.[1]
Cookery [change]
Garden Cress is added to soups, sandwiches and salads for its tangy taste.[2] It is also eaten as sprouts, and the fresh or dried seed pods can be used as a peppery seasoning.[2] In England, cut cress shoots are used in sandwiches with boiled eggs, mayonnaise and salt.
References [change]
- ↑ Vegetables of Canada. NRC Research Press. ISBN 0-660-19503-8, 9780660195032
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Vegetables of Canada. NRC Research Press. ISBN 0-660-19503-8, 9780660195032
