Canary creeper
Tropaeolum peregrinum

Family: Tropaeolaceae

What it is like

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.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It is native to Ecuador and Peru. It often grows at altitudes above 3000 m. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Central America, Ecuador, Europe, India, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Tropaeolum canariense;