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One shop word, more than one plantNasturtium is not a species.
Nasturtium is a shop word for more than one plant. Garden nasturtium is Tropaeolum majus, a peppery flower. Watercress is Nasturtium officinale, a stream brassica. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Garden nasturtium · Tropaeolum majus
Tropaeolum majus — garden nasturtium / Indian cress, the peltate-leaved flower.
- Watercress · Nasturtium officinale
Nasturtium officinale — watercress, the hollow-stemmed stream green.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.