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Difference between revisions of "Beta vulgaris"
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Revision as of 18:28, 18 September 2019
Roots fibrous or fleshy. Leaves: petiole 1/2–2/3 or equaling blade length; blade dark red to green, usually with pronounced midrib, somewhat fleshy. Inflorescences cymes, 1–8-flowered, interrupted towards base. Perianth urn-shaped; segments 3–5 × 2–3 mm; receptacle pelviform. Achenes 5–11 per cluster, 3–5 mm. Seeds 1.5–2 mm.
Distribution
s Europe.
Discussion
Subspecies ca. 3 (2 in the flora).
Selected References
None.
Key
| 1 | Basal leaves usually longer than 10 cm; stems erect; cymes 2-8-flowered; roots swollen, fleshy | Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris |
| 1 | Basal leaves shorter than 10 cm; stems procumbent to erect; cymes 1-3-flowered; roots fibrous to ± swollen, not fleshy | Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima |