: any of a genus (Tropaeolum of the family Tropaeolaceae, the nasturtium family) of herbs of Central and South America with showy spurred flowers and pungent edible seeds and leaves
especially: either of two widely cultivated ornamentals (T. majus and T. minus)
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Aphids and whiteflies will stay away when nasturtiums are present, while ladybugs will flock to them—and ladybugs will take care of any of the pests that make it past these blooms.—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025 There are also a number of ornamental flowering annual plants that merit the potherb designation, and Calendula is usually the first on this list, accompanied by nasturtium and alyssum.—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025 Fully ripe nasturtium seeds should be easy to dislodge from the plant.—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025 The palate presents similar flavors with hints of allspice, spiced apples, and nasturtium.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for nasturtium
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