Hablitzia tamnoides
Caucasian spinach
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Hablitzia tamnoides.
Plant photos
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Hablitzia tamnoides in flower.
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Buds of Hablitzia tamnoides.
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Common names
9 names · 8 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Caucasian spinach
Other languages (7)
Sources & name notes (1)
Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.
Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.
Source records
- stjernemelde — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 559593; Hablitzia tamnoides.
- köynnöspinaatti — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 559593; Hablitzia tamnoides.
- Габлиция тамусовидная — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 559593; Hablitzia tamnoides.
- rankspenat — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 559593; Hablitzia tamnoides.
- špenátovka kríčkovitá — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 559593; Hablitzia tamnoides.
General information
Kew's family placement for the genus Hablitzia (WCVP v16).
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Neutral Alkaline
Shade, Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Leaves, Shoots
None
Description
Leaves and shoots of this spinach variety can be eaten both raw and cooked. This spinach has a milder flavor than other types. The leaves are suitable for salads, soups, quiches, pizzas, and various Indian and Asian dishes. Additionally, the young shoots of this plant can also be eaten.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 1404614; name ID 2837272; Hablitzia M.Bieb.. Family column.
- Taxonomy: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 1404615; name ID 2837273; Hablitzia tamnoides M.Bieb..
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Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.
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Catalogue of Life
Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Hablitzia tamnoides
Taxonomic data from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20.
Supports: TaxonomyRelevant sections
- Taxonomy: COL 2026-08-20, NameUsage.tsv line 311829, ID 3J4J3: Hablitzia tamnoides M.Bieb. (accepted).
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