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New Zealand spinach

Tetragonia tetragonioides

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (India, Iran), Europe (14 countries), North America (Nicaragua, United States), and South America (Ecuador).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Order

Caryophyllales (ナデシコ目)

Species

Tetragonia tetragonioides (New Zealand spinach)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish espinafre

French Tétragone

German Neuseelandspinat

Portuguese espinafre-da-nova-zelândia

Similar Species in Tetragonia

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New Zealand-spinach

Tetragonia tetragonoides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of New Zealand spinach?

The scientific name of New Zealand spinach is Tetragonia tetragonioides. It belongs to the genus Tetragonia.

Where does New Zealand spinach live?

New Zealand spinach is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (India, Iran), Europe (14 countries), North America (Nicaragua, United States), and South America (Ecuador).. Countries include Angola, Austria, Belgium, Comoros, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Greece.

What family does New Zealand spinach belong to?

New Zealand spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides) belongs to the genus Tetragonia, which is part of the taxonomic family Aizoaceae.

What kingdom does New Zealand spinach belong to?

New Zealand spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of New Zealand spinach?

The closest relatives of New Zealand spinach in the genus Tetragonia include New Zealand-spinach.