Tetragonia implexicoma

Tetragonia implexicoma is a species of plant in the Aizoaceae family, commonly known as Bower Spinach or Bower Tetragonia. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and is found in coastal areas, often in sandy or rocky soils.

Description

Tetragonia implexicoma is a sprawling, perennial herb with a woody base. Its leaves are fleshy and triangular, and its flowers are small and yellow. The fruit is a small, hard, woody capsule containing several seeds.

Distribution and habitat

Tetragonia implexicoma is found in coastal areas of Australia and New Zealand. It grows in a variety of habitats, including sandy and rocky soils, and is often found in the company of other coastal plants such as Spinifex sericeus and Carpobrotus rossii.

Uses

Tetragonia implexicoma has been used by indigenous peoples as a food source, with the leaves being cooked and eaten as a green vegetable. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.

Conservation status

While Tetragonia implexicoma is not currently listed as threatened or endangered, its habitat is under threat from coastal development and climate change.

See also

• List of Australian native plants
• Flora of Australia
• Flora of New Zealand