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Onerow yellowcress
Slanke waterkers bloeiwijze (Rorippa microphylla inflorescens).jpg
Flowers of the onerow yellowcress
Scientific classification
Genus:
Nasturtium
Species:
microphyllum
Synonyms
  • Nasturtium officinale var. microphyllum Boenn. ex Rchb.
  • Nasturtium officinale var. microphyllum Boenn.
  • Nasturtium officinale var. olgae N. Busch
  • Nasturtium uniseriatum H.W.Howard & Manton
  • Pirea olgae T. Durand ex Prantl
  • Rorippa microphylla (Boenn. ex Rchb.) Hyl. ex Á. Löve & D. Löve
  • Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum subsp. microphylla (Boenn. ex Rchb.) O.Bolòs & Vigo

Nasturtium microphyllum, also known as the onerow yellowcress, is a type of plant that grows in water. It is found in many parts of the world. This plant is related to the well-known watercress.

About Onerow Yellowcress

The onerow yellowcress is an aquatic plant. This means it lives in or near water. It is a green plant that can grow in various wet places.

Where Onerow Yellowcress Grows

This plant is very common across Europe and Asia. It has also spread to other continents. You can find it in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Australia, and New Zealand.

Its Habitat

The onerow yellowcress likes to grow in wet areas. These can be streams, ponds, or marshy lands. It usually grows at elevations less than 1,500 meters (about 4,900 feet) above sea level.

Where It's Found in North America

In Canada, this plant has been seen in almost every province. The only exceptions are Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan.

In the United States, it is quite common in certain regions. These include New England, New York, and Michigan. You can also find smaller groups of this plant in the southern and western parts of the country.

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