(Nasturtium officinale) Succulent crisp leaves have pungent peppery flavor, long considered a gastronomic delicacy and super high in vitamins A and C, as well as folate. Watercress is a favorite foraging plant; it’s typically found growing along bodies of running water like creeks. Watercress is easily cultivated in traditional garden beds or containers; this variety is particularly high yielding and well suited for home and market gardens.