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Beet

Beta vulgaris

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Amaranthaceae ›Genus: Beta

About

Beta vulgaris (beet) is a plant which is included in Betoideae subfamily in the Amaranthaceae family. It is the economically most important crop of the large order Caryophyllales. It has several cultivar groups, the sugar beet, of greatest importance to produce table sugar; the root vegetable known as the beetroot or garden beet; the leaf vegetables chard and spinach beet; and mangelwurzel, which is a fodder crop. Three subspecies are typically recognised. All cultivars fall into...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Beet?
The scientific name of Beet is Beta vulgaris.
What is the conservation status of Beet?
The Beet has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
What kingdom does Beet belong to?
Beet belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Beet belong to?
Beet belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Beet belong to?
Beet belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Beet belong to?
Beet belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does Beet belong to?
Beet belongs to the family Amaranthaceae.
What genus does Beet belong to?
Beet belongs to the genus Beta.