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| Identification |
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Genus
Tropaeolum
Species
majus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
nasturtium
Indian cress
Family
TROPAEOLACEAE
Specimen number
S11975
Data source
HtZn p177;HumGrdn p55;MedPl p276;UnVeg p253;Xeri p278;Xeri p305
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Vine
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
5' - 15'
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 28-29
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05,07
USDA hardiness
Above 40� F
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Tropaeolum majus attracts hummingbirds. This very tender plant can only survive nighttime temperatures of 40� Fahrenheit. Nasturtium (also known as Indian cress) needs summer days with high heat. This plant does best in full sun.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antibiotic
decongestant
antiseptic
antiscorbutic
purgative
Medicinal parts
Flowers
Leaves
Seeds
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The flowers of this plant as well as the leaves and the seeds are all edible. Its most notable nutritional component is vitamin C. Tropaeolum majus is most frequently used pickled or fresh. Nasturtium (sometimes called Indian cress) has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as an antibiotic, as a decongestant, as an antiseptic and as an antiscorbutic. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. The flowers and the leaves and even the seeds are used to prepare herbal remedies.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Sprawling
Crop spacing
4'
Row spacing
4'
Cold frame
Planting period
May 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
flowers--midsummer, seeds--early fall
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Pickled
Nutritional value
Vitamin C
Edible parts
Flowers
Leaves
Seeds
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has flowers that are hot and peppery, leaves that are similar to watercress and seeds that can be made into caper-like pickles
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
May is normally the best time to begin planting. Typical crop spacing is 4'. Space rows about 4' apart. It requires warm days for good production. Harvesting: flowers--midsummer, seeds--early fall. Tropaeolum majus is typically propagated by seed. Nasturtium (in some places called Indian cress) is thought to originate from Central and South America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Tropaeolum majus has an annual life cycle. Leaves: Nasturtium (locally known in some parts as Indian cress) has rounded notched leaves. Flowers: This plant has 1" to 2" funnel shaped five-petaled flowers. Flowers occur in a range of colors including red, yellow, white and orange.
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