FYI, In Sikkim it is called 'Sim-rayo" (Sim=marsh, rayo= Rai-saag, or leafy veg), and is commonly consumed, usually cooked with potatoes or as a nutritious soup for ill people. It is naturalized in many places here and people collect it even along road-sides from waterlogged patches to sell in bundles in bazar. Common even in Gangtok (1800m) as well as in Lachung Valley at c. 2800m alt where it grows quite stunted and is not prolific unlke in the lower altitudes. I have a small pond in Gangtok where it grows and the place is rich in Dragonflies, Damselsflies, Toads and Frogs. it does best in gently flowing water. At least three to four moths breed on it but have yet to follow through complete lifecycles. Some which I tried were parasitized by Tachynid flies. Hope to get some during next season. Have tried some de-silting of my pond which has messed it up right now. Regards, Usha Lachungpa
On Tuesday, November 6, 2012 9:08:19 PM UTC+5:30, Nidhan Singh wrote: > Dear All, This one was shot from Panipat Haryana in 2010 and from Kullu, > Himachal Pradesh in October 2012...the water cress, *Nasturtium officinale > * W. T. Aiton, Hortus Kew. ed. 2, 4:110. 1812, > > -- > Regards, > > Dr. Nidhan Singh > Assisstant Professor > Department of Botany > I.B. (PG) College > Panipat-132103 Haryana > Ph.: 09416371227 > > --
