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Nasturtium microphyllum (Boenn.) Rchb.

narrow-fruited water-cress (Brassicaceae / Cruciferae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyS
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Synonym | Rorippa microphylla (Boenn.) Hyland

Nasturtium microphyllum grows in and around water; its fruits are at least 9 times longer than wide, in contrast to the very similar Nasturtium officinale.

Cothill (VC22: Berkshire); 2015-05-07

 narrow-fruited water-cress / Nasturtium microphyllum: _Nasturtium microphyllum_ grows in and around water; its fruits are at least 9 times longer than wide, in contrast to the very similar _Nasturtium officinale_.

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