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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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Exposed to morning sun, the nasturtium grows back each year without the benefit of any water other than winter rain.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 July 2025
Some flowers, like marigolds and nasturtiums, have proven pest-repelling abilities.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
For best results, choose trailing nasturtium varieties, which tend to get along better with watermelons than mounding-type nasturtiums.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
Aphids are highly attracted to nasturtiums, which draw them away for crop plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 July 2025
Some flowers, like marigolds and nasturtiums, have proven pest-repelling abilities.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
For best results, choose trailing nasturtium varieties, which tend to get along better with watermelons than mounding-type nasturtiums.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
Aphids are highly attracted to nasturtiums, which draw them away for crop plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Nasturtium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nasturtium. Accessed 21 Jul. 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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