Garden beet
Beta vulgaris var. conditiva
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Probably all Beta are one species and 2 main forms - Cicla - for leaves, and Contiva - for roots. Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Andorra, Australia, North Africa, Senegal, Serbia, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Probably now Beta vulgaris Contiva group;