Kaipātiki Project Speaker Series: Stories of Our Native Species
When we think of watercress, we picture lush green leaves thriving in clean streams, but the variety most of us know is an introduced species.
Did you know Aotearoa has its own native watercress species? These taonga are incredibly rare, yet they hold cultural and ecological significance.
Join Kaipātiki Project for an insightful talk that explores the fascinating world of native watercress, including Rorippa divaricata, a species with exciting potential as a future salad ingredient for Kiwi tables. Learn about their history, unique characteristics and why protecting these plants matters for biodiversity and food innovation.
Thanks to Kaipātiki Local Board for supporting this speaker series.