tropaeolum
/ (trəʊˈpiːələm) /
noun plural -lums or -la (-lə)
any garden plant of the genus Tropaeolum esp the nasturtium
Word Origin for tropaeolum
C18: from New Latin, from Latin
tropaeum
trophy; referring to the shield-shaped leaves and helmet-shaped flowers
Words nearby tropaeolum
Example sentences from the Web for tropaeolum
The name “nasturtium” is applied in gardens, but incorrectly, to species of Tropaeolum.
Tropaeolum aduncum (Canary creeper): half-hardy, 10 ft., yellow, fringed; an elegant climber.