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Tetragonia

Tetragonia

9.9
A group of plants grown for their edible leaves, like New Zealand spinach
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Tetragonia is often used as a substitute for true spinach in summer vegetable gardens.

Examples

  • The leaves of Tetragonia are rich in vitamins and can be cooked or eaten raw.

  • Chefs prize Tetragonia for its mild flavor and heat tolerance.

  • I love cooking with Tetragonia for its unique flavor.

  • Have you ever tried Tetragonia in your salads?

  • Tetragonia is often used as a substitute for true spinach in summer vegetable gardens.

  • The leaves of Tetragonia are rich in vitamins and can be cooked or eaten raw.

  • Chefs prize Tetragonia for its mild flavor and heat tolerance.

Compounds

Tetragonia expansa
  • Specialized
9.9

A spreading plant with thick green leaves that people eat like spinach

Tetragonia tetragonioides
  • Specialized
9.9

A leafy plant like spinach grown for its edible thick leaves

Surface Forms

Tetragonia singular
Tetragonias plural

Etymology

Tetragonia comes from Greek parts tetra- 'four' and -gonia 'angle', so it means 'four-angled'. The plant was named for the square or four-angled shape of its fruit and leaves, so thinking 'four angles' helps you remember this edible leafy plant.