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*Tropaeolum Linnaeus. Common name: Nasturtium.
A genus of about 85-90 species, herbs, of tropical Central America and South America (s. Mexico to Peru).
References: Bayer & Appel (2003c) In Kubitzki & Bayer (2003); Sparre & Andersson (1991); Tucker (2010c) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2010). Show full citations.
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