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Leaf beet, Spinach beet [Beta vulgaris L. var. cicla L.]
Explanations
- Origin
- Wild species of Beta are found in wide area, i.e. around the Mediterranean Sea, West Asia and Northern Europe.
- Immediate origin is regarded as B. maritima. Cultivation for edible leaf and root has begun from 400 B.C..
- After then, Leaf beet introduced to japan via china. This oriental type is smaller than european type.
- Characteristics
- Appearance of leaf beet is similar to spinach, but Leaf beet is larger.
- Leaf shape is ovoid figure or even long-ovoid figure and leaves are lustrous.
- Uses
- The leaves are used to cooking.