Patellifolia procumbens
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 Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in the Sahara and arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Western Sahara
How it is used for food
The young leaves are cooked and eaten. The fruit are eaten fresh.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Beta diffusa Coss.; Beta patellaris Moq. and several others