Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
vulgaris
ID:
565666

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 222 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564998

Common Names

  • Beta vulgaris
  • Beet
  • Common Beet

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Synonyms

  • Beta alba DC. [unknown]
  • Beta altissima Steud. [unknown]
  • Beta atriplicifolia Rouy [unknown]
  • Beta bengalensis Roxb. [unknown]
  • Beta brasiliensis Voss [unknown]
  • Beta carnulosa Gren. [unknown]
  • Beta cicla (L.) L. [unknown]
  • Beta cicla argentea Krassochkin & Burenin [unknown]
  • Beta cicla viridis Krassochkin & Burenin [unknown]
  • Beta crispa Tratt. [unknown]
  • Beta decumbens Moench [unknown]
  • Beta esculenta Salisb. [unknown]
  • Beta foliosa Ehrenb. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Beta hortensis Mill. [unknown]
  • Beta hybrida Andrz. [unknown]
  • Beta incarnata Steud. [unknown]
  • Beta lutea Steud. [unknown]
  • Beta marina Crantz [unknown]
  • Beta maritima L. [unknown]
  • Beta maritima atriplicifolia Krassochkin [unknown]
  • Beta maritima atriplicifolia (Rouy) Burenin [unknown]
  • Beta maritima danica Krassochkin [unknown]
  • Beta maritima erecta Krassochkin [unknown]
  • Beta maritima marcosii (O.Bolòs & Vigo) Juan & M.B.Crespo [unknown]
  • Beta maritima orientalis (Roth) Burenin [unknown]
  • Beta maritima prostrata Krassochkin [unknown]
  • Beta noeana Bunge ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Beta orientalis Roth [unknown]
  • Beta purpurea Steud. [unknown]
  • Beta rapa Dumort. [unknown]
  • Beta rapacea Hegetschw. [unknown]
  • Beta rosea Steud. [unknown]
  • Beta sativa Bernh. [unknown]
  • Beta stricta K.Koch [unknown]
  • Beta sulcata Gasp. [unknown]
  • Beta triflora Salisb. [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris asiatica Krassochkin ex Burenin [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris asiatica Burenin [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris atriplicifolia (Rouy) Krassochkin [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris aurantia Burenin [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris cicla (L.) Schübl. & G.Martens [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris cicla L. [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris coniciformis Burenin [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris foliosa (Asch. & Schweinf.) Aellen [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris glabra (Delile) Aellen [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris grisea Aellen [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris lomatogonoides Aellen [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris marcosii O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris maritima (L.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris maritima (L.) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris mediasiatica Burenin [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris orientalis (Roth) Moq. [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris orientalis (Roth) Aellen [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris ovaliformis Burenin [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris perennis L. [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris pilosa (Delile) Moq. [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris provulgaris Ford-Lloyd & J.T. Williams [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris rubidus Burenin [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris rubra L. [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris rubrifolia Krassochkin ex Burenin [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris virescens Burenin [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris viridifolia Krassochkin ex Burenin [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris foliosa Asch. & Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Beta maritima pilosa Delile [unknown]
  • Beta maritima glabra Delile [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris altissima Döll [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris crassa Alef. [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris lutea DC. [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris rapacea W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris annua Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris debeauxii Clary [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris vulgaris [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris vulgaris [unknown]
  • Beta cicla (L.) Pers. [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris maritima (L.) Thell. [unknown]
  • Beta orientalis L. [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris cicla (L.) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris saccharifera Alef. [unknown]
  • Beta vulgaris rosea Moq. [unknown]

Description

Beta vulgaris (also called Common Beet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant species with small, yellow flowers and oval leaves. It is native to Europe, and is typically found growing in moist, fertile soils.

Uses & Benefits

Beta vulgaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Beta vulgaris sub. adanensis (Pamukç.) Ford-Lloyd & J.T. Williams
Beta vulgaris var. trojana (Pamukç. ex Aellen) Ford-Lloyd & J.T. Williams

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Beta vulgaris has small yellow flowers that are about 1/4 inch in diameter. The flowers are followed by small, dark blue berries. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beta vulgaris is a cool-season annual or biennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best grown in a container or in a garden bed.

Where to Find Beta vulgaris

Beta vulgaris can be found in temperate regions of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Beta vulgaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beta vulgaris?

Beta vulgaris

What type of plant is Beta vulgaris?

A herbaceous annual

What is the natural habitat of Beta vulgaris?

It is native to Europe and grows in moist, sunny areas

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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