Caucasian Spinach
Hablitzia tamnoides
Hablitzia tamnoides, or Caucasian spinach, the sole species in the genus Hablitzia, is an edible herbaceous perennial plant, native to the Caucasus region. It is in the family Amaranthaceae and the subfamily of Betoideae. It is related to the genus Beta, but unlike Beta, it is a vine. It is also likely one of the longest lived plants in its family - one plant growing in Norrtälje, Sweden is reported to be over 50 years old.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Deep shade
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 3 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 3–8
- Layers
- climber
Functional roles
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
When: Sow fresh seed (needs cold); divide spring
Perennial climbing spinach for shade; one of the earliest spring greens.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.