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Tropaeolaceae

Definition: A plant family of the order Geraniales, subclass Rosidae, class Magnoliopsida.
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Tropaeolum - A plant genus of the family TROPAEOLACEAE. The common nasturtium is a plant that grows 2.4-3.6 m (8-12 feet) tall and has funnel-shapped flowers that are commonly yellow-orange with red spots or stripes and have a long spur that contains sweet nectar. Some species in this genus are called watercress which is also a common name for RORIPPA and NASTURTIUM.

Tropaeolaceae Definitions and Terms

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