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Beta vulgaris, common beet
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Beta vulgaris, common beet
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum, London
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Amaranthaceae Beet Beta Caryophyllales Common Eudicot Root Angiospermae Beta Vulgaris Common Beet Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Spinach Beet
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This stunning illustration showcases Beta vulgaris, commonly known as the common beet or garden beet. Belonging to the Amaranthaceae family, this flowering plant is an essential member of the Caryophyllales order, which includes over 3,000 species of angiosperms. As a dicotyledon, or dicot, Beta vulgaris is part of the Eudicot clade, which is characterized by having two seed leaves (cotyledons) and secondary growth in the form of vascular cambium. The captivating image reveals the various morphological features of Beta vulgaris. At the center, the large, fleshy taproot is evident, which is rich in nutrients such as sugar, fiber, and minerals, making it a popular food source. The leaves, depicted at the top of the illustration, are broad and lobed, with a distinctive red-purple hue. The inflorescence, or flowering structure, is also shown, with small, white flowers arranged in a dense cluster. Beta vulgaris is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia, and it has been cultivated for both food and medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The plant is closely related to other beet varieties, such as Beta maritima, or sea beet, and spinach beet. The versatile common beet can be consumed raw or cooked, and its leaves, roots, and seeds have been used in various dishes, from salads to pickles to soups. This beautiful illustration, part of the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum in London, provides a captivating glimpse into the intricacies of the natural world and the wonders of the plant kingdom.
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