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Chenopodiaceae
Beta

*Beta Linnaeus. Common name: Beet.

Key to Beta

A genus of about 6-12 species, herbs, of Mediterranean region and w. and c. Asia.

Glossary (beta!)

References: Judd & Ferguson (1999); Kühn (1993) In Kubitzki, Rohwer, & Bittrich (1993); Romeiras et al. (2016); Schultz (2003b) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2003b). Show full citations.

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image of plant© Massimiliano Marcelli, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Massimiliano Marcelli | Beta vulgaris ssp. maritima source | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Zeke Marshall, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Zeke Marshall | Beta vulgaris ssp. maritima source | Original Image ⭷ Warning: was NOT research grade.
image of plant© Susan Marley, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Susan Marley | Beta vulgaris ssp. maritima source | Original Image ⭷ Warning: was NOT research grade.

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