SURINAM SPINACH
By Harigovindind CC BY-SA 4.0 (Photo Credits)Botanical Name: Talinum triangulare
Description
Other Names: Waterleaf, Surinam Purslane, Philippine spinach, Florida spinach, Javanese ginger, #AM
Surinam spinach has bright green, slightly tangy, crunchy leaves and dainty pink flowers. It is related to purslane and so contains oxalic acid. It is ornamental enough to use in a flower garden. Use it raw in salads or tossed in at the end of a stir-fry. It is a low bushy plant between 30 and 100 cm tall. It grows and thrives in partial shade and high soil moisture.
Weed warning: It self-sows very readily, care should be taken to avoid it becoming invasive
| Image | Price | Avail. | Propagation | Size | Buy Options |
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$9.90 | 18 | Cutting | Medium |
Plant Information or Specifications
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Perennial Leafy Greens (#PerennialLeafyGreens)
Preferred Climate
Tropical, Subtropical
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
0-1m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas
WA
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