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Hablitzia tamnoides

Caucasian spinach

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Common names

9 names · 8 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Caucasian spinach
Other languages (7)
Dutch
  • Kaukasische Rankspinazie
  • Rankspinazie
French
  • Épinard du Caucase
Finnish
  • köynnöspinaatti[1]
Norwegian
  • stjernemelde[1]
Russian
  • Габлиция тамусовидная[1]
Slovak
  • špenátovka kríčkovitá[1]
Swedish
  • rankspenat[1]
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.

[1] Hablitzia tamnoides — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

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

Scientific name: Hablitzia tamnoides
Accepted name (Kew): Hablitzia tamnoides M.Bieb. View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited Kew taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1] [2]
Botanical family: Amaranthaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Hablitzia (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Caucasian spinach

Plant characteristics

Layer: Climber
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 0.50 m
Growth rate: Fast
Foliage: None

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 3-9
Soil moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Shade, Partial shade, Full sun

Uses

Edible parts:
Leaves, Shoots
Edibility rating:
(4)
Medicinal rating:
(0)
Functions:
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

Harvest starts: 01/05
Harvest ends: 30/09

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: Botanical familyTaxonomy
    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..

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.

  2. 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: Taxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: COL 2026-08-20, NameUsage.tsv line 311829, ID 3J4J3: Hablitzia tamnoides M.Bieb. (accepted).

    Source checked on .