shield nasturtium
plant
Also known as: Tropaeolum peltophorum
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Shield nasturtium (Tropaeolum peltophorum) is a climbing plant known for its orange-red flowers. It belongs to the genus Tropaeolum, which also includes the common nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus). These plants are native to the Andes Mountains of South America and are cultivated for their attractive flowers and edible, peppery-tasting leaves and flowers. The genus Tropaeolum is part of the Tropaeolaceae family. While commonly called nasturtiums, they are unrelated to watercress, which is in the genus Nasturtium.123
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