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Tetragonia tetragonioides
| Family Name: | Aizoaceae |
| Common Name: | New Zealand Spinach, Warrigal Greens |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Australia, New Zealand |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Prostrate, sprawling herbaceous plant up to 2 m wide. |
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| Foliage | Velvety, light green leaves are oval to diamond-shaped (7.5-10 cm long). |
| Habitat | Occurs in coastal areas and salt marshes. Although it is native to Australia, it is considered an agricultural weed in some parts of Queensland. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Leaves Food (Fruit or Vegetable): Young leaves can be used like spinach, but they contain oxalic acid which can irritate the throat. Blanching the leaves and discarding the cooking water will help to remove the oxalic acid. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
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Others
| Master ID | 32766 |
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| Species ID | 7178 |
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