tropaeolum

/ trəʊˈpiːələm /

noun

1. any garden plant of the genus Tropaeolum esp the nasturtium

Word History and Origins

Origin of tropaeolum¹

C18: from New Latin, from Latin tropaeum trophy ; referring to the shield-shaped leaves and helmet-shaped flowers

Example Sentences

Tropaeolum aduncum (Canary creeper): half-hardy, 10 ft., yellow, fringed; an elegant climber.

From Project Gutenberg

The name “nasturtium” is applied in gardens, but incorrectly, to species of Tropaeolum.

From Project Gutenberg