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New Zealand-spinach

Tetragonia tetragonoides

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, Madagascar, Morocco), Asia (Israel, Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile).

🇲🇦 Morocco 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇱🇾 Libya 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile 🇵🇱 Poland 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇱 Israel 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Names in Other Languages

Spanish espinaca de Nueva Zelandia
French tétragone
German Neuseelandspinat
Portuguese espinafre-da-nova-zelândia

Similar Species in Tetragonia

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New Zealand spinach
Tetragonia tetragonioides
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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 tetragonoides. It belongs to the genus Tetragonia.
Where does New Zealand-spinach live?
New Zealand-spinach is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, Madagascar, Morocco), Asia (Israel, Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Israel, Libya, Madagascar, Morocco, Norway, Poland.
What family does New Zealand-spinach belong to?
New Zealand-spinach (Tetragonia tetragonoides) 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 tetragonoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of New Zealand-spinach?
The closest relatives of New Zealand-spinach in the genus Tetragonia include New Zealand spinach.

Native Range — 13 Countries

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Genus Tetragonia — 2 Species

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New Zealand spinach
Tetragonia tetragonioides
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New Zealand-spinach
Tetragonia tetragonoides
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