Tarvine
Boerhavia gardneri
Family: Nyctaginaceae
What it is like
A herb. It lies along the ground and is spreading. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 10-40 cm high. It spreads 2 m wide. The flowers are pink, purple, blue or mauve.
There are about 40 Boerhavia species. They are mostly in the tropics and subtropics.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in tropical places in Australia. It grows in sand, clay or stony soil. It can be on coastal sand dunes.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root, tuber
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ngoandj