What is Nasturtium?
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus), belonging to the Tropaeolaceae family, is an ornamental and edible vine native to Peru. Nasturtium (Latin: Tropaeolum majus, family Tropaeolaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
What is Nasturtium? — PlantSage
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What is Nasturtium
— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Is Nasturtium safe to eat?
Nasturtium is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Where does Nasturtium grow?
Nasturtium is a member of the Tropaeolaceae family native to PER. Nasturtium thrives in full sun and prefers moist, light to medium soil.
Can I grow Nasturtium at home?
Nasturtium grows best in USDA zone 6-11, full sun light, moist water, and annual, perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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