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Bower Spinach

Tetragonia implexicoma
Bower Spinach
Image by: Kevin Sparrow

A trailing, scrambling or climbing succulent coastal plant with a 2 metre spread and thick bright green succulent edible leaves that have a similar flavour to spinach. This plant has small scented single yellow flowers followed by edible red berries. It prefers light sandy soil in an open sunny position, is extremely tolerant to coastal conditions and makes a good ground cover in dry sandy areas that can be used to stabilise soils. 

Form
Groundcover, Perennial Herb
Height
0-0.5m
Flowering Time
  • Spring
Plant Origin
Local Native
Maintenance
  • Low
Light
  • Sun
Water Requirement
Low
Tolerates
  • Sandy Soil
  • Dry conditions
  • Some Coastal Exposure
  • Full Coastal Exposure
Biodiversity Benefits
  • Birds
  • Lizard Habitat
Natural Occurence
Vic/NSW/SA/Tas
Bush Tucker Plant
Yes