(Tropaeolum Majus)
Nasturtium Majius (ordinary Nasturtium)(Garden Nasturtium, Indian Cress or Monks Cress )Is a Nice flowering plant That belongs in the Family Tropaeolaceae,originating in South America in the Andes from Bolivia north toColombia.
It is of cultivated, probably hybrid origin, with possible parent species including T. minus, T. moritzianum, T. peltophorum(Mini Nasturtium), and T. peregrinum.This Plant has Long stems and round circle leaves with orange flowers(many varieties-Different colors) which craw along the ground like a Pumpkin(if the soil isn't fertile,It will have small yellow leaves and won't craw around(but it will flower)).the entire plant is covered with Microscopic mineral crystals that make the plant waterproof(see the image at the bottom)
Waterproof leaves of a nasturtium
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It is widely cultivated, both as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.
Garden Nasturtiums are grown for their flowers, and also because both their leaves and flowers are edible.For me,I eat the nasturtium's flower long thing that sticks out below the flower-It is were the nectar is located and you can also it without picking the nice flower.
Organic Flowers
Organic Flowers
click this image of how i eat it:
they can be used in salads, imparting a delicately peppery taste. The seeds are also edible, and can be used as a caper substitute.
It is listed as invasive in several areas, including Hawaii, Lord Howe Island, and New Zealand. Images of the Normal nasturtium, Tropaeolum Majus:
Flower and plant
Seeds of the Nasturtium(fresh seeds)
Fruits of the Nasturtium plant(The fruit is just 3 seeds hanging on to the stem-no fresh at all)
Other types of Nasturtiums(Nasturtium Gallery):
"Nasturtium empress of india"
"Nasturtium Golden lemon"
A strange species o Nasturtium related to Tropaeolum peregrinum
Tropaeolum peregrinum (canary creeper, canarybird flower, canarybird vine, or canary nasturtium)
Dark Red nasturtiums
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