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Nasturtium
[also Garden Nasturtium or Indian Cress]
(Tropaeolum majus)
Family: Tropaeolaceae
Native to South America, from Bolivia to Columbia and Peru, the plant
is cultivated for its decorative qualities. The bright orange and red
flowers can be used in salads, and the seed pods can be pickled and
used like capers. The mature seeds can also be roasted and eaten out
of hand. Also see Watercress.
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