: 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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Examples of nasturtium in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebMarigolds, sunflowers, cosmos, zinnias, and nasturtiums can be added to beds and interplanted with vegetables to ensure color through autumn while encouraging visiting pollinators.—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 6 June 2024 Adding strips of squash blossom for a colorful garnish is nice, as are other edible blossoms like nasturtium or calendula.—David Tanis, New York Times, 29 May 2024 Other herb favorites include African blue basil, marigolds, and nasturtiums which all aid in fighting disease while improving egg production, proving that the mindful selection of plants can be beneficial to your overall garden, wildlife habitat, and chicken flock’s health.—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 9 Apr. 2024 Descend into the canyon around the rainy season to encounter a mystical meadow filled with blooming nasturtiums, then ascend to the main section of Golden Hill Park for serene views of Downtown.—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2023 Floor-to-ceiling windows lead you to a wide-open terrace with a greenhouse and rows of flower beds that grow fresh produce from beetroot to courgettes, nasturtium flowers, and green runner beans.—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 Some flowers that are considered edible include alliums, nasturtiums, marigolds, pansies, borage, chamomile, and squash blossoms.—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 Also on the table were pale-yellow daffodils, dark-yellow nasturtiums, and the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary.—Helen Sullivan, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2023 The dish also incorporated perfect orbs of firm but tender chayote squash, lily-pad-like nasturtium leaves, and carefully sliced chives.—Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2023
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