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

Ethylene Derivatives.—These are generally mustard oils, and are characterized by a burning taste; their principal occurrence is in mustard and Tropaeolum seeds.

From Project Gutenberg

Thus, in many Caryophyllaceae, as Polycarpon and Holosteum, while the calyx and corolla are pentamerous, there are only three or four stamens and three carpels; in Impatiens Noli-me-tangere the calyx is composed of three parts, while the other verticils have five; in labiate flowers there are five parts of the calyx and corolla, and only four stamens; and in Tropaeolum pentaphyllum there are five sepals, two petals, eight stamens and three carpels.

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

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The eastern face was bare of ivy, except at the north corner, where stood the jackdaws' tower; but the rough grey stone was relieved by the tendrils and red blossoms of the hardy tropaeolum which despises the rich soil of the south and the softer air, and grows luxuriantly on our homely northern houses.

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See note on Tropaeolum in Vol.

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