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nasturtium
noun
nas·tur·tium
nə-ˈstər-shəm 
na-
: 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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Chambers also has nasturtiums popping up all over.
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Next to potatoes, plant nasturtium for its pretty flowers and trap crop abilities (and nasturtium flowers are edible).
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Some flowers, like marigolds and nasturtiums, have proven pest-repelling abilities.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
As an alternative, Elizabeth suggests nasturtium, trumpet honeysuckle (non-invasive local varieties), or climbing bean and pea plants.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Next to potatoes, plant nasturtium for its pretty flowers and trap crop abilities (and nasturtium flowers are edible).
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Some flowers, like marigolds and nasturtiums, have proven pest-repelling abilities.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
As an alternative, Elizabeth suggests nasturtium, trumpet honeysuckle (non-invasive local varieties), or climbing bean and pea plants.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Nasturtium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nasturtium. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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nasturtium
noun
nas·tur·tium
nə-ˈstər-shəm
na-
: any of a genus of herbs with showy flowers and edible sharp-tasting seeds and leaves
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