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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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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
Different plants, like nasturtiums, act as effective trap crops by being the more desirable plant for common garden pests — leaving the trap plant to be treated or removed over the one producing food.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
Four regional 2025 Ornamental Winners well suited to the Northeast, include one petunia and 3 nasturtiums.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
Depending on the month, that can be anything from carrots and Romano beans to edible flowers, like nasturtiums and marigolds.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
Different plants, like nasturtiums, act as effective trap crops by being the more desirable plant for common garden pests — leaving the trap plant to be treated or removed over the one producing food.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
Four regional 2025 Ornamental Winners well suited to the Northeast, include one petunia and 3 nasturtiums.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
Depending on the month, that can be anything from carrots and Romano beans to edible flowers, like nasturtiums and marigolds.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Nasturtium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nasturtium. Accessed 6 Feb. 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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