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Nasturtium Officinale (Noun)

Meaning

Perennial Eurasian cress growing chiefly in springs or running water having fleshy pungent leaves used in salads or as a potherb or garnish; introduced in North America and elsewhere.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Nasturtium officinale is a perennial plant that grows in the clear, slow-moving streams of the countryside.
  • The nasturtium officinale has been introduced to North America and is now commonly found in many parts of the continent.
  • In the kitchen, the peppery leaves of nasturtium officinale are often used as a garnish or added to salads for extra flavor.
  • Nasturtium officinale has been a popular ingredient in many European cuisines for centuries, particularly in France and Germany.
  • Fresh nasturtium officinale leaves can be eaten raw, used in soups, or sautéed as a potherb, adding a pungent flavor to many dishes.

Synonyms

  • Rorippa Nasturtium-aquaticum
  • Common Watercress

Hypernyms

  • Watercress
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