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Nasturtium

This elegant plant sometimes goes under the name of Indian cress. It thrives satisfactorily in this country, but is a native of Peru. The young leaves and flowers of the nasturtium are frequently employed in salads. Its seeds, when pickled, make a good substitute for capers (see NASTURTIUM SEEDS), and its fine yellow flowers are used to garnish dishes. There are two species of nasturtium, the small and the large; the latter is the hardier, and is that usually cultivated.