Nasturtium microphyllum (Cruciferae)

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Nasturtium microphyllum
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The Nasturtium microphyllum plant species is found in W. Europe. It is a member of the Cruciferae family.

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Latin Name:  Nasturtium microphyllum
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  (Boenn.)Rchb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Stream margins, ditches, flushes etc with moving water[17, 27], usually in chalk or limestone areas[52].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a pot emmersed to half its depth in water. Germination should take place within a couple of weeks. Prick out seedlings into individual pots whilst they are still small and increase the depth of water gradually until they are submerged. Plant out into a pond in the summer. Cuttings can be taken at any time in the growing season. Virtually any part of the plant, including a single leaf, will form roots if detached from the parent plant[56]. Just put it in a container of water until the roots are well formed and then plant out in shallow water.

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