matojo . 1. m. Mata of the family of the Quenopodiáceas, with stems very ramosos, articulated, from four to six decimetres of height and something lanuginosos, herons, narrow, succulents, spiky leaves, and verduscas, axillary, solitary flowers or spike terminal, with persistent róseo colored calyx. It breeds in Spain and is barrillera plant. 2. m very populous and thick mountain plant.