Tropaeolum patagonicum
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Basic Information
Family: Tropaeolaceae
Genus: tropaeolum
Plant ID (slug): tropaeolum-patagonicum
Numeric ID: 4677
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Tropaeolum patagonicum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 6in). It is frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.
Distribution
Southern S. America - Chile. Argentina.
Habitats
Bog Garden; Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Tuber - cooked[46, 61, 105]. They are used like potatoes[177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Tropaeolum patagonicum PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Tropaeolum patagonicum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 6in). It is frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.
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