Bower Spinach

Tetragonia implexicoma

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Basic Information

Family: Aizoaceae

Genus: tetragonia

Plant ID (slug): tetragonia-implexicoma

Numeric ID: 20883

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Tetragonia implexicoma is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 2 m (6ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Australia

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Tetragonia implexicoma Bower Spinach