What are warrigal greens?

Tetragonia tetragonioides, or Warrigal Greens is one of the better known native food plants and is native to New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Chile and Argentina. It contains an anti-oxidant and the majority of the plant's leaves may be eaten either raw or cooked. Aboriginal people, early explorers and settlers are all recorded to have made use of this plentiful and easily located plant. Rarely used by Māori or other indigenous people as a leaf vegetable, it was first mentioned by Captain Cook. It was immediately picked, cooked, and pickled to help fight scurvy, and taken with the crew of the Endeavour. It is a common species along the coast Today, the Warrigal Spinach is finding new favour among the increasing number of bush tucker restaurants. They are used in quiches and stuffing, Asian greens, Blanch and toss with butter or olive oil, and mixed into omelettes, casseroles, Cheeses, Pesto style recipe, Bruchetta, Meats, or cream sauces.