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garden nasturtium, Indian cress, Tropaeolum majusnoun
strong-growing annual climber having large flowers of all shades of orange from orange-red to yellowish orange and seeds that are pickled and used like capers
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Indian Cressnoun
acriviola, Latin. A plant.
The leaves are round, umbillicated, and placed alternately; the stalks trailing; the cup of the flower is quinquefid; the flowers consist of five leaves in form of a violet; the seeds are roundish and rough, three of them succeeding each flower. The species are five. Philip Miller.
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indian cress
Indian cress, also known as Tropaeolum majus or garden nasturtium, is a flowering plant species in the family Tropaeolaceae, originating from South and Central America. It is well-known for its showy, often bright orange, yellow, or red flowers and rounded leaves. The plant is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, but also has culinary and medicinal uses as its flowers, leaves, and seeds are edible and rich in vitamins. The name "Indian cress" comes from the fact that its flavor and aroma are reminiscent of watercress.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of indian cress in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of indian cress in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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