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beet
Scientific Name: Beta patula
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
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Beet (Beta vulgaris)
The beetroot, also known as table beet, garden beet, red beet, or golden beet, is the taproot portion of the beet plant (Beta vulgaris). It is cultivated for both its edible taproots and its leaves, which are called beet greens.
Considerations for Pets
- Beet leaves have a bitter taste like chard.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
- Common Names: Beet, Table Beet, Garden Beet, Red Beet, Golden Beet
- Belongs to the amaranth family.
Distribution and Habitat
- Beets are mentioned as a popular garden vegetable throughout the United States.
- They are harvested in the autumn and early winter by digging them out of the ground.
Morphological Characteristics & Growth Habits
- The beetroot is the taproot portion of the plant.
- Grown for their edible taproots and leaves (beet greens).
- Easy-to-grow.
Nutritional Information
- Beets are an excellent source of folate and a very good source of manganese, potassium, and copper.
- They are also a good source of dietary fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Contain a unique phyto-chemical compound glycine betaine.
Traditional Uses and Health Benefits
- Drinking beet juice may help to lower blood pressure.
- Beets contain a variety of unique health-boosting nutrients.
- Associated with health benefits including help with anemia, digestion, constipation, piles, blood circulation, kidney disorders, skin care, dandruff, gall bladder disorders, and cancer.
Quirky Facts
- Some people consume beets before competitions.
External Resources
- British Sugar Beet Portal: www.uksugarbeet.co.uk