A worldwide community photographing and learning about wildlife
Project Noah Nature School
Tropaeolum majus
Herbaceous annual plant with trailing stems growing to 1 m long or more. The leaves are large, nearly circular, 3-15 cm diameter, green to glaucous green above, paler below.
Originally from South and Central America. Nowadays often cultivated as ornamental or medicinal plant in many temperate areas worldwide.
Leaves and flowers are edible and have a sweet-sharp taste. Both parts contain an antibacterial substance.
Spotted on Sep 22, 2011
Submitted on Sep 22, 2011
1 Comment
Great photo!! Good information!!