Tropaeolum peregrinum
Linn.
Canary creeper
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTropaeolum peregrinum, the canary-creeper, canarybird flower, canarybird vine, or canary nasturtium, is a species of Tropaeolum native to western South America in Peru and possibly also Ecuador.
Description
A climbing annual plant. It grows 2.4 m high and spreads 2.4 m wide. The leaves are light green and have 5 lobes. The flowers are yellow and in clusters. They are on long stems and 25 mm wide. The smaller, lower petals have fringed margins.
Edible Uses
The leaves and flowers are edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It is native to Ecuador and Peru. It often grows at altitudes above 3000 m. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Central America, Ecuador, Europe, India, Peru, South America,
Synonyms
References (4)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 655
- Cundall, P., (ed.), 2004, Gardening Australia: flora: the gardener's bible. ABC Books. p 1434
- Morley, B. & Everard, B., 1970, Wild Flowers of the World. Ebury press. Plate 167
- Sp. pl. 1:345. 1753
