a1576 W. Bullein Bk. Simples (new ed.) f. 40v, in (1579) Garden, and Ryuer Cresses, spring from March, to the ende of May.
1883 J. Macoun i. 39 N[asturtium] lacustre, Gray. River-cress.
1921 2 12 The experiments with the river-cress, Neobeckia aquatica, were begun in 1902, and plants were subjected to a wide range of conditions.
1953 A. Clarke I. i. 18 I've little to offer a guest... But it is yours, a round of bread, a pick Of river-cress and goat-cheese.