NEW ZEALAND SPINACH

New Zealand spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides), like its namesake, tastes similar to regular spinach and originated from New Zealand, Australia, and other pats of East Asia. A salt tolerant plant, its leaves contain more water than regular spinach and has been described to be similar to crystalline ice plant. It’s also known as Cook’s cabbage, as it was said to have been acquired by Captain Cook to help cure scurvy for his crew, thanks to its respectable amount of vitamin C.