Caucasian spinach
Hablitzia tamnoides
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A herb or creeping vine. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 3 m tall.
Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate or Mediterranean climate plant. It needs well-drained soil. It is best in light shade.
Countries/locations it is found in
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Caucasus, Georgia, Russia, Scandinavia
How it is used for food
The shoots are steamed and eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves, vegetable
How it is grown
It can be grown by dividing the clump or by layering. It can be grown from seeds. The seeds need an extended cold treatment.