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	Nasturtium
		Nasturtium is the common name of one plant and the scientific name of another.
		The nasturtium is a plant of the genus Tropaeolum[?] with showy flowers and rounded, shield-shaped or peltate[?] leaves with the petiole in the center.
		The name Nasturtium officinale has been given to watercress[?], but the currently accepted name for it is Rorippa[?] nasturtium-aquaticum.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/na/Nasturtium.html (92 words)

	Nasturtium (genus) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Nasturtium is a genus of seven species in the Family Brassicaceae (cabbage family).
		These plants are related to garden cress and mustard, all noteworthy for a peppery, tangy (pungent) flavor and the name comes from the Latin, nasus tortus, meaning "twisted nose", in reference to the effect on the nasal passages of eating the plants.
		Nasturtium is not related to plants in the genus, Tropaeolum (Tropaeolaceae), popularly known as "nasturtiums".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nasturtium_(scientific_name) (184 words)

	Scientific method Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Scientific method is a body of techniques for investigating phenomena and acquiring new knowledge, as well as for correcting and integrating previous knowledge.
		Scientific quantities are often characterized by their units of measure which can later be described in terms of conventional physical units when communicating the work.
		Scientific journals use a process of peer review, in which scientists' manuscripts are submitted by editors of scientific journals to (usually one to three) fellow (usually anonymous) scientists familiar with the field for evaluation.
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	Common name Information
		In science, a common name is any name by which a species or other concept is known that is not the official scientific name.
		Names like "sardine" or "deer" can apply to dozens of different species worldwide, though those names are perfectly adequate in their original domains of use, (fishing and hunting), in localities where only one such species is known to exist or is likely to be caught.
		In chemistry, the IUPAC nomenclature, a convention on systematic names, a common name is a name from which a structural formula can be drawn, that doesn't follow the systematic naming procedure.
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	Nasturtium - MSN Encarta
		Nasturtium, common name for several related climbing plants, native to South America, and widely grown in flower beds and garden borders.
		Scientific classification: Nasturtiums belong to the family Tropaeolaceae.
		The common garden nasturtium is derived from the species Tropaeolum majus.
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	Nasturtium: An Old-fashioned Flower (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Tropaeolum minor, the scientific name for the nasturtium, comes from the Greek word meaning "to twine," which is descriptive of some of the 50 species in this genus.
		Nasturtium was first found growing in Mexico and Peru where it was used instead of cress to flavor foods.
		Nasturtium is one of the easiest flowers to grow from seed.
	pss.uvm.edu /ppp/articles/nasturtium.html (474 words)

	Picture Nasturtium,Plants,Nasturtium Tree Pictures,Catalog,Trees Encyclopedia
		Date : 4/18/2007 Time : 11:46:22 AM Nasturtiums are more than 50 species of somewhat succulent, usually climbing herbs of the genus Tropaeolum in the nasturtium family, Tropaeolaceae.
		The leaves of the garden nasturtium, T. majus, are sometimes eaten in salads, and its flower buds and young nutlike fruits are sometimes used as seasoning or eaten pickled.
		Nasturtium is also the scientific name of the watercress.
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	Nasturtium (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The nasturtium is a native of Chile and Peru
		The name Nasturtium indicum or Indian Cress comes from nasturcium which was the ancient Latin name for a particular kind of cress.
		The French, German and Spanish names of nasturtium all derive from the Italian cappucio "hood; especially a monk's cowl"; the name was given because of the resemblance of the spurred flowers to the cowl of a Capuchin monk.
	www.wala.de /english/pflanze/archiv/kress.htm (813 words)

	germination.us - Nasturtium (Tropaeolum nanum)
		Given their tolerance of a variety of soil and light conditions, nasturtiums are one of the easiest flowers to grow from seed which makes them an excellent plant for young gardeners.
		Nasturtium can be planted outdoors after the last frost in the spring.
		Nasturtiums will bloom from the summer until the first frost of autumn.
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	Herbs: Nasturtiums
		Once nasturtiums begin to appear they quickly cover an area that is given to them, and within a very short time begin to produce an abundance of striking blossoms that appear to be made of tissue paper.
		Once they are established, nasturtiums will continue to spread and bloom until the first frost, with little more than the occasional sprinkling.
		Being high in vitamin C, nasturtiums act as a natural antibiotic, and as such were used topically as a poultice for minor cuts and scratches.
	www.sallys-place.com /food/columns/gilbert/nasturtiums.htm (966 words)

	Nasturtium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Nasturtium (literally "nose-twister"), as a common name, is a genus of roughly 80 species of annual and perennial herbaceous flowering plants Tropaeolum, one of three genera in the family Tropaeolaceae.
		Tropaeolum species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Dot Moth and Garden Carpet.
		The Nasturtiums receive their name from the fact that they produce an oil that is similar to that produced by Watercress (Nasturtium officinale), from the family Brassicaceae.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nasturtium_(common_name) (291 words)

	NASTURTIUM
		The nasturtium is a versatile plant that can be used for edging in flowerbeds or in window boxes, patio containers, or hanging baskets.
		Nasturtiums are not choosy about their soil, but, given a choice, do prefer a light, sandy soil.
		The large seeds of nasturtiums are easily held by tiny fingers, making them a good flower for children to help plant.
	www.mmnvt.com /gardentips/nasturtium.shtml (483 words)

	Plant Names - 12/2003
		For the most part these name changes reflect the current trend to return to the name they were given when they were first described.
		In order to see how these name changes have recently come about we must follow the trail which will always be within the full scientific name that includes the author information.
		The change in the genus name reflects new data on chromosome numbers and is also based on morphological characteristics.
	www.friendsofedgewood.org /newsletters/2003/0312/plantnames.htm (448 words)

	Nasturtium Sarah Fowler
		Nasturtium is an annual that originated in Peru.
		Nasturtium is not only used in gardens for its bright colors but for cooking and medicinal purposes.
		Nasturtium is a climbing plant as well as a spreading one, that has round leaves with red, orange and yellow flowers.
	www.ndsu.nodak.edu /instruct/chlee/plsc211/student/articles99/sfowler (352 words)

	Celebrity of the Month (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		If you like fairy stories, you may have seen an adorable picture of the Nasturtium Fairy sitting on a blue-green leaf, an orange flower in lieu of a hat, holding a long-stemmed leaf as an umbrella as she waits for the rain to pass by.
		The scientific name for the garden flower is Tropaeolum majus.
		Nasturtium means "conquest and victory in battle." Next time you plant nasturtiums in your garden, tell yourself you are going to win the aphid battle!
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	nasturtium - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about nasturtium
		Belonging to a different family altogether, the South American trailing nasturtiums include the cultivated species T.
		The news of the arrival of the Pharaon had not yet reached the old man, who, mounted on a chair, was amusing himself by training with trembling hand the nasturtiums and sprays of clematis that clambered over the trellis at his window.
		The nasturtiums are to be of every sort and shade, and are to climb and creep and grow in bushes, and show their lovely flowers and leaves to the best advantage.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /nasturtium (216 words)

	Howstuffworks "Nasturtium: A Profile of an Annual Flower"
		Nasturtium is an annual flower that is popular as an introduction to gardening.
		Salad-savvy adults have probably enjoyed the peppery tang of nasturtium leaves and edible flowers among their greens.
		Description: Nasturtiums are vigorous and can grow as either vinelike or compact bushy plants.
	home.howstuffworks.com /define-nasturtium.htm (294 words)

	whirlybird mix nasturtium, tropaeolum majus, annuals, others
		The Nasturtium Whirlybird Mix, 'Tropaeolum majus', has large 2 to 2.5 inch blooms that face upwards.
		Growing upwards of 2 feet, this beautiful traditional plant with its "lilly pad" like leaves is a real conversation starter.
		These beautiful, many colored nasturtiums are easy to grow.
	www.flowerpotheaven.com /naturehills/whirlybird-mix-nasturtium/453527044.html (101 words)

	Herbs Food Facts, History, Information, Timelines
		The name nasturtium is derived from the Latin words nasus tortus which means convulsed nose, referring to the smell.
		Watercress contains sulphurous essential oil, oil of mustard, glycosides, vitamin A, iodine, calcium and lots of vitamin C. Its leaves and stems have a peppery flavor and are mostly eaten raw in western countries, usually in salads and sandwiches.
		Watercress soup was drunk by the English in the 18th century to cleanse the body and to cure headaches.
	www.hungrymonster.com /FoodFacts/Food_Facts.cfm?Phrase_vch=Herbs&fid=5940 (302 words)

	Newly Introduced Wild Vegetable Crops (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Hence, it is necessary to exploit and protect these resources rationally, and to study their propagation, introduction, cultivation and exploitation, so that they can be promoted as food and as an alternative source of income to farmers.
		Scientific names: Cedrela sinensis Juss; Toona sinensis (Fig.
		Scientific name: Calamus margarite Hance; Daemonorops margaritae (Hance) Beccari (Fig.
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	Flower - Seeds Catalog, Live Plants Delivery
		"The Nasturtium Dwarf Jewel Mix, `Tropaeolum minus,' is a very easy to grow plant with flowers in shades of orange and yellow.
		"The Nasturtium Peach Melba, `Tropaeolum minus,' combines a peppery flavor and creamy petals with a red raspberry throat for fantastic appeal.
		"The Nasturtium Tall Climbing Single, `Tropaeolum majus,' is a wonderful climber that will quickly cover any fence or slope with beautiful flowers in...
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	Herbal Descriptions - Watercress - Nasturtium officinale (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Watercress, sometimes referred to as True Nasturtium, Indian Cress, or simply Cress, is a member of the mustard family and is native to Europe and Asia.
		Though its scientific name is Nasturtium officinale, the Watercress is unrelated to the garden flower called nasturtium.
		Loosely translated, nasturtium is Latin for ‘wrinkled nose’, which alludes to Watercress’ pungent odor.
	www.viable-herbal.com /herbdesc5/1watercr.htm (533 words)

	scientific name of the rose flower resources, immediately (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Scientific Name Solanum torvum Shrub Plants by Scientific Name.
		Scientific Name Solanum torvum Its flower clusters are three to six inches a more.
		Zone Sun "The Nasturtium Cherry Rose Jewel Tropaeolum minus ' produces flowers with a Shrub Plants by Scientific Name.
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	PLANTS Profile for Nasturtium gambelii (Gambel's yellowcress) \| USDA PLANTS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Click on a scientific name below to expand it in the PLANTS Classification Report.
		Nasturtium gambelii (S. Wats.) O.E. Schulz – Gambel's yellowcress
		Common names are from state and federal lists.
	plants.usda.gov /java/nameSearch?mode=symbol&keywordquery=ROGA2 (125 words)

	Scientific Name
		To date, there are 610 species and varieties of non-native vascular plants known to occur in Delaware, which represents 28% of the state’s known flora (there are 1565 native vascular plants known to occur in Delaware).
		Taxa found on this list are arranged alphabetically by scientific name.
		Please be aware that common names are not standardized and a particular plant may have more than one common name.
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	Index of Plants at Henry W. Coe State Park by Scientific Names
		If you know the scientific name of a plant (or at least its genus name), you can locate it in the index and link to its location in Coe Park's "official" vascular plant list, which is organized alphabetically by scientific family names.
		If you know the common name of a plant, you can use your browser's "find" function to locate the plant in the index, and, if you like, you can link to the plant's location on the "official" list.
		The scientific names with an asterisk are synonyms or misapplied names used in reference works predating The Jepson Manual.
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	Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum (Watercress, White Watercress) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Nasturtium nasturtium-aquaticum (L.) Karsten • Nasturtium officinale Ait.
		An accepted name in the RHS Horticultural Database.
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	Nasturtium - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Scientific classification: Cresses belong to the family Cruciferae.
		Watercress is classified as Nasturtium officinale, garden cress as...
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	Plant Threats to Pacific Ecosystems (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		It includes those of environmental concern (including those that are probably of threat only to islands with high elevations) as well as agricultural and ruderal weeds.
		Each species is linked by its scientific name to an individual write-up containing relevant information.
		Check the list of synonyms for other names (the more common synonyms are included below) or search other lists and databases available on the Internet.
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