anu
Tropaeolum tuberosum Ruiz & Pav.
Tropaeolum tuberosum, known as anu, is a flowering plant in the Tropaeolaceae family. It is cultivated in the Andes for its edible tubers, which are consumed as a vegetable. It is also grown as an ornamental plant for its colorful flowers.
Description
Tropaeolum tuberosum is a herbaceous perennial climber that reaches 2–4 m in height. It is native to the Andes and is found in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and parts of Colombia. The plant is grown for its tubers, which are eaten cooked or roasted. It is a minor food source for indigenous populations. The leaves are peltate and five-lobed, with a weakly twining petiole. The plant is related to garden nasturtiums and is occasionally cultivated for its ornamental value due to its brightly colored tubular flowers. The root is tuberous.
Other common names
anu
Distribution
SFF Iguaque · Boyacá, Cauca, Cundinamarca, Nariño, Risaralda, Tolima · Argentina Northwest · Bolivia · Colombia · Ecuador · Peru · Manizales | Pasto
Synonyms
Chymocarpus tuberosusTrophaeum tuberosusTrophaeum tuberosum