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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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The suzuki tartare has become a staff and fan favorite with Japanese sea bass, a chile and soybean paste plus tiny nasturtium lily pads.
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
Zimmerman says this time of year is great for foliage, too, like nasturtium and love-in-a-puff vines, grasses (think millet, oats, and miscanthus, or silvergrass), and seed pods such as poppies and wisteria.
—Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Swap out traditional groundcovers with edible options like creeping thyme, alpine strawberries, nasturtiums, or oregano to add functionality and flavor around your home.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2024
My favorites include calendula, poppies, nasturtium, chard, and delphinium flowers.
—Katie Boué, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
Zimmerman says this time of year is great for foliage, too, like nasturtium and love-in-a-puff vines, grasses (think millet, oats, and miscanthus, or silvergrass), and seed pods such as poppies and wisteria.
—Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Swap out traditional groundcovers with edible options like creeping thyme, alpine strawberries, nasturtiums, or oregano to add functionality and flavor around your home.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2024
My favorites include calendula, poppies, nasturtium, chard, and delphinium flowers.
—Katie Boué, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
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“Nasturtium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nasturtium. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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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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