Tropaeolum brachyceras

Physical Characteristics

Tropaeolum brachyceras is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf from October to August, in flower in June, and the seeds ripen in August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

S. America - Chile.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Tubers - cooked[177]. The tubers are quite small[200].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known