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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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Put nasturtium in sandy soil near your zucchini or plant it in pots with excellent drainage.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Similar to marigolds, nasturtiums deter pests and serve as trap crops.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
As a bonus, nasturtium flowers are edible, giving beginners an extra reason to grow them.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
There’ll also be seasonal quesadillas with nasturtium and epazote, plus possibly ramps next spring.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Similar to marigolds, nasturtiums deter pests and serve as trap crops.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
As a bonus, nasturtium flowers are edible, giving beginners an extra reason to grow them.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
There’ll also be seasonal quesadillas with nasturtium and epazote, plus possibly ramps next spring.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Nasturtium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nasturtium. Accessed 2 May. 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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