Sicilian broad-rib beet, Swiss chard
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla var. flavescens

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

It is a Mediterranean plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Beta chilensis hort.; Beta vulgaris f. rhodopleura (Alef.) Helm; Beta vulgaris subsp. flavescens Lam.; Probably now Beta vulgaris Cicla group; or B. vulgaris Swiss Chard or Leaf Beet Group