Tetragonia
Botanical name: Tetragonia
Tetragonia
Botanical name: Tetragonia
Description
The succulent genus of tetragonia are annual or perennial herbs that are popularly cultivated as house plants or in the gardens of subtropical regions. Most members prefer dry soil while some others are salt tolerant and can be found along coastlines. Several species of tetragonia are considered invasive when found outside of their native ranges.
Species of Tetragonia
New zealand spinach
New zealand spinach (*Tetragonia tetragonoides*) is a leafy vegetable species native to Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. New zealand spinach grows on shorelines and bluffs and is considered an invasive species in many countries.
Tetragonia verrucosa
The succulent genus of tetragonia verrucosa are annual or perennial herbs that are popularly cultivated as house plants or in the gardens of subtropical regions. Most members prefer dry soil while some others are salt tolerant and can be found along coastlines. Several species of tetragonia verrucosa are considered invasive when found outside of their native ranges.
Tetragonia fruticosa
The succulent genus of tetragonia fruticosa are annual or perennial herbs that are popularly cultivated as house plants or in the gardens of subtropical regions. Most members prefer dry soil while some others are salt tolerant and can be found along coastlines. Several species of tetragonia fruticosa are considered invasive when found outside of their native ranges.
Tetragonia rosea
The succulent genus of tetragonia rosea are annual or perennial herbs that are popularly cultivated as house plants or in the gardens of subtropical regions. Most members prefer dry soil while some others are salt tolerant and can be found along coastlines. Several species of tetragonia rosea are considered invasive when found outside of their native ranges.
Bower spinach
Bower spinach (Tetragonia implexicoma) is a salt-tolerant plant that is most commonly found in coastal habitats. It has a spreading habit that makes it a popular ornamental groundcover. This plant produces pink or red berries that are especially attractive to lizards and birds. You can tell this species from its close relative Tetragonia tetragonioides because bower spinach has redder, plumper fruit rather than dry, leathery, horned fruit.
Tetragonia decumbens
The succulent genus of tetragonia decumbens are annual or perennial herbs that are popularly cultivated as house plants or in the gardens of subtropical regions. Most members prefer dry soil while some others are salt tolerant and can be found along coastlines. Several species of tetragonia decumbens are considered invasive when found outside of their native ranges.
Care Guide for Tetragonia
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies Family
Fig-marigold Genus
Tetragonia 
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