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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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Seeds with very hard seed coats, such as sweet peas or nasturtiums, should be nicked or soaked in water for a few hours before planting.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
On top of that, marigolds and nasturtiums both attract pollinators and beneficial insects, although nasturtiums are especially appealing to hummingbirds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
Corn husks can be dried and steamed, cucumber and melon rinds can be pickled or candied, peppery nasturtium leaves can be eaten in salads, and even young sunflower stalks can be eaten like celery if properly prepared.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
And don’t forget nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus), whose flowers and leaves are edible and whose giant seeds are great for kids to plant.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
On top of that, marigolds and nasturtiums both attract pollinators and beneficial insects, although nasturtiums are especially appealing to hummingbirds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
Corn husks can be dried and steamed, cucumber and melon rinds can be pickled or candied, peppery nasturtium leaves can be eaten in salads, and even young sunflower stalks can be eaten like celery if properly prepared.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
And don’t forget nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus), whose flowers and leaves are edible and whose giant seeds are great for kids to plant.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nasturtium
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“Nasturtium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nasturtium. Accessed 10 Apr. 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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