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Tetragonia tetragonoides

Family Tetragoniaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial - annual
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The foliage is dark green in colour.
Typical Uses Culinary and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics Tetragonia tetragonoides tolerates salt.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.