Tetragonia tetragonioides
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Tetragonia tetragonioides, commonly called New Zealand spinach,[3][4] Warrigal greens and other local names, is a flowering plant in the fig-marigold family (Aizoaceae). It is often cultivated as a leafy vegetable.
Quick Facts Tetragonia tetragonioides, Scientific classification ...
Tetragonia tetragonioides | |
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Tetragonia tetragonioides, growing in sand in its native habitat in Japan | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Aizoaceae |
Genus: | Tetragonia |
Species: | T. tetragonioides |
Binomial name | |
Tetragonia tetragonioides (Pall.) Kuntze | |
Synonyms | |
Tetragonia expansa |
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Quick Facts Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz), Energy ...
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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Energy | 51 kJ (12 kcal) |
2.13 g | |
Sugars | 0.25 g |
Dietary fiber | 1.4 g |
0.17 g | |
1.3 g | |
Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
Vitamin A | 3622 IU |
Thiamine (B1) | 3% 0.03 mg |
Riboflavin (B2) | 8% 0.107 mg |
Niacin (B3) | 2% 0.39 mg |
Pantothenic acid (B5) | 5% 0.256 mg |
Vitamin B6 | 14% 0.237 mg |
Vitamin C | 18% 16 mg |
Vitamin E | 8% 1.23 mg |
Vitamin K | 243% 292 μg |
Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
Calcium | 4% 48 mg |
Iron | 4% 0.66 mg |
Magnesium | 8% 32 mg |
Manganese | 23% 0.526 mg |
Phosphorus | 2% 22 mg |
Potassium | 3% 102 mg |
Sodium | 5% 107 mg |
Zinc | 3% 0.31 mg |
Other constituents | Quantity |
Water | 94.8 g |
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[1] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[2] |
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It is a widespread species, native to eastern Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. It has been introduced and is an invasive species in many parts of Africa, Europe, North America, and South America.[5] Its natural habitat is sandy shorelines and bluffs, often in disturbed areas.[6] It is a halophyte and grows well in saline ground.