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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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Fully ripe nasturtium seeds should be easy to dislodge from the plant.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
Succession seed-sowing works well for quick-growing plants like zinnias, morning glories, marigolds, sweet peas, cosmos, and nasturtiums.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
The palate presents similar flavors with hints of allspice, spiced apples, and nasturtium.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Exposed to morning sun, the nasturtium grows back each year without the benefit of any water other than winter rain.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 July 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
Succession seed-sowing works well for quick-growing plants like zinnias, morning glories, marigolds, sweet peas, cosmos, and nasturtiums.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
The palate presents similar flavors with hints of allspice, spiced apples, and nasturtium.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Exposed to morning sun, the nasturtium grows back each year without the benefit of any water other than winter rain.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 July 2025
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“Nasturtium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nasturtium. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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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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