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Beta vulgaris

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Beta vulgaris (beet) is a species of flowering plant in the subfamily Betoideae of the family Amaranthaceae. It is a perennial plant usually growing up to 120 centimetres (4 ft) tall.

FamilyAmaranthaceae
GenusBeta
NativeCentral Asia
LifespanCool-temperate to Mediterranean; coastal salt marsh, sea cliffs,shingle beaches; cultivated forms adapted to a wide range of temperateagricultural soils

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Beta vulgaris.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderCaryophyllales
FamilyAmaranthaceae
GenusBeta
SpeciesB. vulgaris
Binomial NameBeta vulgaris
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameBeetroot
Life FormHerb
Growth HabitHerb

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderCaryophyllales
FamilyAmaranthaceae
GenusBeta

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.