Tetragonia tetragonoides New Zealand spinach (Aizoaceae)

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Tetragonia tetragonoides
New Zealand spinach
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The Tetragonia tetragonoides plant species is found in Australia to New Zealand. It is a member of the Aizoaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as New Zealand spinach. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. expansa. Murray.

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Latin Name:  Tetragonia tetragonoides
Common Name:  New Zealand spinach
Family:  Aizoaceae
Author:  (Pallas.)O.Kuntze.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Coastal sand dunes and stony beaches on North South and Stewart Islands of New Zealand[44]. Sheltered beaches, saltmarshes and arid plains in Australia[193].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow early to mid spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out after the last expected frost[33]. Seed can also be sown in situ in late spring, though this will not generally make such good plants[33, K]. The seed can be slow to germinate, soaking in warm water for 24 hours prior to sowing may help[33, 200].

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