Dwarf nasturtium
Tropaeolum minus

Family: Tropaeolaceae

What it is like

A bushy herb. It keeps growing from year to year.

There are 80 to 90 Tropaeolum species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows at high altitudes in the tropics. It needs a sunny position. It suits hardiness zone 8-11.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Asia, Britain, Canada, Ecuador (country/location of origin), Europe, France, India, North America, Peru, Slovenia, South America, Spain, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves and flowers are eaten in salads. The unripe fruits and flower buds are pickled in vinegar and used for seasoning.

Edible parts

Flowers, leaves, seeds, seeds pod

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Mala kapucinka

Synonyms

Tropaeolum minus var. several;