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Tetragonia tetragonioides

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Tetragonia tetragonioides New Zealand Spinach, Botany Bay Spinach, Cooks Cabbage,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Groundcovers, Herbs & Vegetables Prostrate, Spreading

Description:

Prostrate spreading native perennial with heart-shaped edible green leaves. This fast-growing perennial grows to 20cm tall x 1m wide. Great bush tucker plant also known as a native spinach. Naturally grows along river banks and in coastal areas.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

15-30cm 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Bush Tucker, Coastal Garden, Edible Garden, Groundcover, Habitat, Mass Planting, Playgrounds, Container / Pot, Native Garden, Under Trees

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Snails And Slugs

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods

Family Name: Origin:

Aizoaceae Australia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Insignificant

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Tender

Wind: High

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