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Beta vulgaris (beet) is a species of flowering plant in the subfamily Betoideae of the family Amaranthaceae. Economically, it is the most important crop of the large order Caryophyllales.
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Beta vulgaris, flowering plant of the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae) widely grown for the edible leaves and roots of its four cultivated forms. The common garden beet is cultivated as a vegetable, chard is grown for its leaves, sugar beet is a major source of sugar, and mangel-wurzel is a feed for livestock.
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Apr 25, 2024 · Beet, one of the four cultivated forms of the plant Beta vulgaris (family Amaranthaceae), grown for its edible leaves and taproot. Beetroots are frequently roasted or boiled and are also commonly canned or pickled. The leaves of garden beets can be cooked like spinach or eaten fresh if picked young.
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May 12, 2023 · Beetroot ( Beta vulgaris) is a root vegetable also known as red beet, table beet, garden beet, or just beet. Packed with essential nutrients, beetroots are a great source of fiber, folate...
Apr 5, 2024 · sugar beet, (Beta vulgaris), one of the four cultivated forms of the plant Beta vulgaris of the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae), cultivated as a source of sugar. Sugar beet juice contains high levels of sucrose and is second only to sugarcane as the major source of the world’s sugar.
Description. The Garden Beet Group is what most people would associate with the word "beet"– the round, swollen, root vegetable commonly found in stores. Native to Europe and the Mediterranean, the earthy-tasting vegetable is in the Amaranthaceae (Amaranth) family.
Beta vulgaris (Garden Beet or Beetroot Group) The Garden Beet is primarily grown for its round, fleshy, earthy-tasting taproot. Commonly found in stores, this is what most people would associate with the word Beet. There are many cultivars in various colors, although deep, purple-red is the most well-known.
