Definition: The word "nasturtium" comes from Latin, meaning "small seedling," referring to tiny flowering plants with a distinct tubular shape. This term was used for seeds first discovered by John Bull in 1682. In the Bible, Nasturtium is described as an herb that grows wild in various parts of Africa and Asia Minor, primarily in mountainous areas, offering its small seed pods to birds and animals. It's named after this herb because it seems to be the first seedling found in Africa. This seed was so abundant that many tribes believed it was a gift from God for food and use. The Bible doesn't explicitly say what Nasturtium is specifically, but its name suggests it was a significant part of early farming traditions or the diet of nomadic tribes that once lived in Africa. In summary, "Nasturtium" refers to small seed pods found primarily in mountainous areas of Africa. This seedpod is named after this herb as a gift from God for food and use among various tribes.