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Nasturtium
Nasturtium (watercress; family Cruciferae) A genus of plants that have
pinnate leaves and
spikes of white flowers. The elongated fruits have two convex valves. Watercress is cultivated for its edible leaves, used as a salad vegetable. There are 6 species, occurring from Europe to central Asia.
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Spicy nasturtiums: the hot-hued flowers of these prolific annuals jazz up summer side dishes with their subtle sweetness and mustardy bite. (includes related article on nasturtium cultivation)
Magazine article from: Country Living; 8/1/1997; ; 700+ words
; ...Meanwhile, prepare Nasturtium Cheese Spread...process 1/2 cup nasturtiums until finely...dressing made with nasturtium leaves offers...tomatoes, and nasturtiums. Because the...is made with a nasturtium-steeped vinegar...
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Nasturtiums are casual country creepers.
Magazine article from: Sunset; 2/1/1995; ; 700+ words
; ...just one season Only a nasturtium can thrive on benign...her nursery, perky nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus...FORMS AND COLORS Nasturtiums range from compact...traditional colors in the nasturtium palette. But several...to sell out early. Nasturtiums described here are...
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 "Morning Call (Allentown, PA)")
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It's OK to eat the nasturtiums.(Recipe)
Newspaper article from: Morning Call (Allentown, PA); 5/23/2007; 700+ words
; ...unseasoned rice wine vinegar 10 nasturtium blossoms Simply steep blossoms...flavor. GARDNER CAFE CANDIED NASTURTIUMS 10 nasturtium flowers, leaves removed 1...carefully and very gently coat the nasturtiums with the syrup, making sure...
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Nasturtiums to Nibble
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 5/13/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...wedding cake with nasturtiums atop butter cream...place of origin, nasturtium leaves were consumed...surprising that nasturtium acquired a common...botanical name is Nasturtium officinale. (What we call nasturtiums are various species...
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 "Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA)")
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NEIGHBORLY NASTURTIUMS COLORFUL, EDIBLE, ADAPTABLE - THEY CAN BE COUNTED ON TO FIT IN.(Life and Arts)
Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA); 2/22/2001; 700+ words
; ...well as in an ornamental bed, nasturtiums (Tropaeolum species) have an...garden scheme. The common name of nasturtium is a misapplication: True Nasturtium...and have a peppery taste. Garden nasturtiums are annual plants that come in...
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 "Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque)")
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Nasturtiums are pleasant nose twisters; For beginners: The colorful plants have many styles
Newspaper article from: Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque); 6/30/2002; ; 604 words
; ...weedlings. And once nasturtiums take off, they...crowd out weeds. Nasturtium flowers come in...feet or more. Nasturtium can cover a fence...flowers. Climbing nasturtiums grasp to support...any plant, but nasturtiums offer even more. You can eat them. Nasturtium flowers liven up...
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NASTURTIUMS ARE PLEASANT NOSE TWISTERS
Newspaper article from: The Columbian; 6/20/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...weedlings. And once nasturtiums take off, they...crowd out weeds. Nasturtium flowers come in...more. Some climb Nasturtium can cover a fence...flowers. Climbing nasturtiums grasp to support...any plant, but nasturtiums offer even more. You can eat them. Nasturtium flowers liven up...
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 "The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH)")
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NASTURTIUM ADDS COLOR, SPICE.(At Home)
Newspaper article from: The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH); 11/6/2004; 700+ words
; ...tend to take the lowly nasturtium for granted these days...beautiful and useful. A nasturtium vine can grow 15 feet...tomatoes and corn, nasturtiums are plants native to...and graphic design. Nasturtiums as foliage plants have...The unique quality of nasturtium is that the flowers...
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Nasturtiums, once good for the frontier, good for today
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 12/28/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...tend to take the lowly nasturtium for granted these days...beautiful and useful. A nasturtium vine can grow 15 feet...tomatoes and corn, nasturtiums are plants native to...and graphic design. Nasturtiums as foliage plants have...most unique quality of nasturtium is that the flowers...
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Never underestimate power of the nasturtium
Newspaper article from: Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME; 2/25/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...for a bouquet of nasturtiums in my bedroom...anywhere. The name nasturtium is Latin: nasus...lovely smell of a nasturtium, fresh and spicy...who can resist nasturtiums? A lot of folks...the "standard" nasturtiums, T. majus...with that singular nasturtium green splashed...
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nasturtium
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
nasturtium , any plant of the genus...e.g., the common nasturtiums ( T. majus and T. minus...salads). Properly, Nasturtium is the botanical name...Cruciferae ( mustard family). Nasturtiums are classified in the...
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Nasturtium
Book article from: A Dictionary of Plant Sciences
Nasturtium ( watercress ; family Cruciferae ) A genus of plants that have pinnate leaves and spikes of white flowers. The elongated fruits...
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watercress
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
watercress hardy perennial European herb ( Nasturtium officinale ) of the family Cruciferae ( mustard family...against scurvy. The ornamental plant whose common name is nasturtium is unrelated. Watercress is classified in the division...
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Divakaruni, Chitra Banerjee
Book article from: Contemporary Novelists
...1995. Poetry Dark Like the River. 1987. The Reason for Nasturtiums. Berkeley Poets Press, 1990. Black Candle: Poems about...volumes of poetry, Dark Like the River , The Reason for Nasturtiums , Black Candle , and Leaving Yuba City , each uniquely address...
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cabbage
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
...Cruciferae, or Brassicaceae) includes the mustards and cresses together with many ornamentals (candytuft, alyssum, stocks, nasturtiums, wallflowers). ∎ the leaves of this plant, eaten as a vegetable. ∎ inf. paper...
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