Bright Edible Nasturtium Leaves by Kaye Menner
by Kaye Menner
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Bright Edible Nasturtium Leaves by Kaye Menner
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Kaye Menner
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Photograph - Photography
Description
Photograph of lovely bright green fresh edible Nasturtium leaves. I loved the color and freshness of these new leaves and soon they will flower with bright orange red flowers which are also edible. (More info below).
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Description/Taste
Nasturtium leaves are small to medium in size and are round and broad in shape, averaging 5-15 centimeters in diameter. The flat, bright green leaves are waxy, pliable, have a few veins running throughout, and are connected to a central stem. In addition to the leaves, Nasturtium plants are trailing vines and are known for their bright yellow, orange, and magenta blooms. Nasturtium leaves are tender with a slightly sweet, green, tangy, and peppery taste. The richer the soil the plants are grown in, the more pungent the leaves and stems will taste.
[Wikipedia]
Nasturtium is a genus of seven plant species in the family Brassicaceae (cabbage family), best known for the edible watercresses Nasturtium microphyllum (Rorippa microphylla) and Nasturtium officinale (R. nasturtium-aquaticum). Nasturtium was previously synonymised with Rorippa, but molecular evidence supports its maintenance as a distinct genus more closely related to Cardamine than to Rorippa sensu stricto (Al-Shehbaz & Price, 1998; Al-Shehbaz, Beilstein & Kellogg, 2006). Watercress or yellow cress is a common name for plants in this genus.
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August 15th, 2019
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