Tropaeolum

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/tropaeolum

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Tropaeolum
2. What is a nasturtium and why does it taste peppery?A nasturtium is a bright, colorful flower from the Tropaeolum family. It tastes peppery because it contains special chemicals called glucosinolates.
3. Where do nasturtiums grow naturally?Nasturtiums grow in the Andes Mountains of South America, in places like high grasslands and cloud forests.

Peltate Leaf: A leaf where the petiole attaches to the center of the leaf blade, resembling a shield.
Isothiocyanates: Chemical compounds derived from glucosinolates, contributing to pungent flavors and potential biological activities.
Companion Planting: A horticultural technique where plants are grown together for mutual benefit, such as pest deterrence or nutrient enhancement.
Endemic: Native and restricted to a certain place.