bush nasturtium
Tropaeolum minus L.
Tropaeolum minus, known as bush nasturtium, is a perennial plant in the Tropaeolaceae family. It is native to the mountainous regions of Ecuador and Peru.
Description
Tropaeolum minus, described by Linnaeus in 1753, is a member of the Tropaeolaceae family. It is found in the highlands of Ecuador and Peru. Commonly referred to as bush nasturtium, it is a hardy perennial species. The plant is part of the genus Tropaeolum and is known for its adaptability to high-altitude environments. Additional taxonomic details are discussed in botanical literature, including a note by Sparre & Andersson in Opera Botanica (1991).
Other common names
Dwarf nasturtiumbush nasturtium
Distribution
HR · IN · conterminous 48 United States · Ecuador · Peru
Synonyms
Tropaeolum dentatifoliumTrophaeum minusTropaeolum pulchellumCardamindum minusTropaeolum minus var. coccineumTropaeolum minus var. schillingiiTropaeolum minus var. brunneumTropaeolum minus var. tompouce