Etymology:
The word "nasturtium" comes from Latin: * "nasus" (nose) + "torquere" (to twist)
Meaning:
The name refers to the pungent smell of the plant, which can irritate the nose.
Origin:
Native to Europe and Asia, nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) is known to have been cultivated in Europe since the 16th century. It was brought to the Americas by Spanish explorers and quickly became a popular garden plant.
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Etymology The word nose is derived from the Old English word nosu which is thought t
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Etymology The word nasturtium comes from Latin nasus nose torquere to twis
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Etymology The word nasturtium comes from Latin nasus nose torquere to twis
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Etymology The word nose is derived from the Old English word nosu which is thought t
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Etymology The word nasturtium comes from Latin nasus nose torquere to twis
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