Warrigal greens (Tetragonia tetragonoides)

Warrigal Greens (Tetragonia tetragonoides) is a plant with many names: New Zealand Spinach, Cook’s Cabbage, Botany Bay Cabbage and many more.

This spinach substitute rapidly grows from cutting or seed to form a dense may that can climb over smaller plants.

The leaves, yellow flowers and seeds are edible and tasty and are often used as a leafy green vegetable. In some areas, it can take up salt from the soil and become a little salty.