Bower Spinach (Tetragonia implexicoma)

Family: Aizoaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Coastal limestone & sand dunes on grey sandy soils. (Zone 9)