Tropaeolum

Tropaeolum asplundii is a species of plant in the Tropaeolaceae family.

Tropaeolum polyphyllum needs full sun and neutral or slightly acid, well drained soil.

Tuberous Tropaeolum species are well known for occasionally remaining dormant for one or more years.

It includes over a million species and for the genus Tropaeolum includes the following species.

Tropaeolum majus has been used in herbal medicine for respiratory and urinary tract infections.

Tropaeolum polyphyllum is a prostrate plant originating from Argentina and Chile.

Tropaeolum polyphyllum is a herbaceous perennial, overwintering as a tuber deep in the soil.

Tropaeolum asplundii.

Tropaeolum carchense.

Tropaeolum umbellatum.

Tropaeolum menispermifolium.

Tropaeolum brideanum.

Tropaeolum huigrense.

Tropaeolum leonis.

Tropaeolum papillosum.

Tropaeolum tricolor.

Tropaeolum azureum is a tender species from Chile which, unusually for this genus, has flowers in an intense shade of blue.

Tropaeolum magnificum.

The genus Tropaeolum is native in Central America and South America.

Tropaeolum is a genus of dicotyledonous annual or perennial plants, often with somewhat succulent stems and sometimes tuberous roots.

These are generally mustard oils, which are characterized by a burning taste; their principal occurrence is in mustard and Tropaeolum seeds.

Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum was previously placed in the family Tropaeolaceae along with two other genera, Magallan and Trophaeastrum.

Nasturtium, Tropaeolum majus; sow seeds in pots in spring, then make a colourful salad from the beautiful, peppery orange, red or yellow flowers.

It was she who at the age of 19 (1762) observed the optic phenomena in which the Tropaeolum majus appears to send out small bursts of lightning.