It is one of the common names of a herbaceous ornamental plant. It is known by gardeners with many other names such as: cappuccina, canaries, queen taco, gallant spur, mastuerzo, blood flower, pelonchili, christ sores, marañuela, Indian mastuerzo, hair. Its scientific name is Tropaeolum majus and belongs to the family Tropaeolaceae. It has striking flowers. It is native to America.