Garden Nasturtium

Tropaeolum majus is a member of the Tropaeolaceae family and is known for its showy flowers and cultivated origin. It is found in regions such as Açores, Madeira, and several Atlantic islands, as well as in parts of South America, Africa, and other areas. The species has been noted as a superfluous name for Tropaeolum quinquelobum by Sparre and further discussed in botanical literature by Sparre & Andersson. The plant is often grown for ornamental purposes and is sometimes referred to as Indian cress or monk's cress, though it is not closely related to the genus Nasturtium.