Tetragonia tetragonioides
Also known as New Zealand Spinach. A long-lived, spreading, green vegetable, native to Australia and NZ, with fleshy, succulent, triangular leaves. Extremely hardy and resistant to pests and disease. Tolerates heat, drought and light frost. It is best steamed quickly as the high vitamin C content becomes more readily available and the oxalate content is reduced. Self-sows readily.
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