Plant ID Help

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by slamtonio, Mar 10, 2006.

  1. slamtonio

    slamtonio Member

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    Hello,

    I'm new to this forum, but it looks like I'll use it often. I'm a novice and I appreciate any help.

    I have just taken a picture of this plant in my yard. For the last month I thought it was a weed, but it looks like it could be a flower.

    Here's the picture. Any help IDing it would be greate. I live in San Diego County, California.

    Thanks, Antonio
     

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    pierrot Active Member 10 Years

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    Tropaeolum is the latin name but most people will call it nasturtium

    careful with common names as nasturtium is also a latin name for watercress

    pierrot
     
  3. slamtonio

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    Thanks very much.

    I thought this was a weed, but when it started to flower I sought help. I actually bet my roommate that it was a weed. I'll have to do the yard work this week. :-)

    Thanks again.
     
  4. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Weeds can be flowers, and flowers can be weeds . . . ;-)

    The best definition of a weed is a flower growing where you don't want it to grow.
     
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    Hi Slamtonio,

    Another thing worth knowing (other than that is a beautiful flower) is that that plant is completely edible and very tasty. Try eating one of the leaves, it will have a mild peppery taste that will add to a salad. The flowers add a colour to salads too, and the seeds (when they develop) can be dryed and used like black pepper.

    Michael
     

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