Capucines

Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus), commonly known in French as Capucines due to the resemblance of their bright, spurred flowers to the hoods worn by Capuchin friars, are vibrant flowering plants native to South America. Celebrated for their round, shield-shaped leaves and intense orange, yellow, and red blooms, these hardy botanicals were introduced worldwide as popular garden ornamentals and functional edible plants known for their peppery taste and medicinal properties.

Issued in the mid-1960s as part of the country's topical flora and botanical series, this commemorative postage stamp celebrates Capucines (Nasturtiums). The design highlights the vivid colors and distinctive circular foliage of the blossom, illustrating the country's appreciation for international horticulture and botanical beauty.