Tropaeolum tricolor

Family: Tropaeolaceae

What it is like

A trailing or climbing plant. It has tuberous roots. These are often oval and irregular. It grows 2 m high and spreads 2 m wide. The stems are very slender. The leaves are small and green or blue-green. They have lobes like fingers on a hand. There are 5-7 lobes. The flowers are in clusters. They are cone shaped and hang down. The tips of the spurs are black. The petals are short and cream or yellow. The flowers are 3 cm long.

There are 80 to 90 Tropaeolum species.

Where it is found

A subtropical plant. It will grow in most soils and positons. It is tender to frost and drought. It suits hardiness zones 8-11.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Bolivia (country/location of origin), Chile (country/location of origin), South America, Tasmania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

It canbe grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Tropaeolum tricolorum;