Tetragonia Tetragonioides (Warrigal Greens)

Tetragonia Tetragonioides (Warrigal Greens) is a vigorous Australian native edible groundcover renowned as one of the country's best-known bush foods. Its lush, fleshy green leaves are packed with nutrients and have long been enjoyed as a spinach substitute when lightly cooked. Small yellow flowers appear from spring through autumn, followed by distinctive seed capsules, while the sprawling habit makes it an attractive addition to edible gardens, coastal landscapes, and raised garden beds.

Hardy, productive, and easy to grow, Tetragonia Tetragonioides (Warrigal Greens) thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates coastal exposure, heat, drought, and poor soils once established. Its fast-growing, spreading nature provides excellent ground cover while producing a continual harvest of fresh leaves throughout the warmer months. Whether you're creating a bush tucker garden, an edible landscape, or a low-maintenance vegetable patch, this resilient native is an outstanding choice for both ornamental and culinary use.