noun
garden nasturtium; Indian cress
Refers to the flowering plant Tropaeolum majus, often grown as an ornamental and edible flower.
庭に金蓮花が咲いている。
Garden nasturtiums are blooming in the garden.
キンレンカの葉はサラダに使える。
Nasturtium leaves can be used in salads.
The Japanese name 金蓮花 (kinrenka) is a direct translation of the Chinese name for the plant, referring to its golden lotus-like flowers.