New Zealand spinach

/nu ˌzilənd ˌspɪnɪtʃ/
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Definitions of New Zealand spinach
  1. noun
    coarse sprawling Australasian plant with red or yellow flowers; cultivated for its edible young shoots and succulent leaves
    synonyms: Tetragonia expansa, Tetragonia tetragonioides
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    type of:
    herb, herbaceous plant
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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