Definition: A plant genus of the family TROPAEOLACEAE. The common nasturtium is a plant that grows 2.4-3.6 m (8-12 feet) tall and has funnel-shaped flowers that are commonly yellow-orange with red spots or stripes and have a long spur that contains sweet nectar. Some species in this genus are called watercress which is also a common name for RORIPPA and NASTURTIUM.
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Other names majus, Tropaeolum; Tropaeolums; Nasturtiums, Garden; Indian Cress; Garden Nasturtiums; Garden Nasturtium; Tropaeolum majus; Nasturtium, Garden; Cress, Indian
