Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
gambelii
ID:
1217406

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 66(1): 98. 1933 [20 Oct 1933]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216744

Common Names

  • Gambel's Nasturtium
  • Gambel's Watercress
  • Gambel's Cress

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Description

Nasturtium gambelii (also called Gambel's Watercress, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the western United States. It is a low-growing plant with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas, such as meadows and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Nasturtium gambelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nasturtium gambelii has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nasturtium gambelii is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Nasturtium gambelii

Nasturtium gambelii is native to North America and can be found in areas with moist soils, such as in the United States and Canada.

Nasturtium gambelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nasturtium gambelii?

Nasturtium gambelii

What is the common name of Nasturtium gambelii?

Gambel's Watercress

What is the habitat of Nasturtium gambelii?

It is found in wet meadows, along streams, and in other moist habitats.

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4101404: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.