Re: Beets

I found this on the Web:


Beet, common name for any of a genus of plants native to the temperate parts of
Eurasia, but which are now in widespread cultivation, chiefly for their large
succulent roots.

The common beet (Beta vulgaris) has several recognized varieties.

The variety called chard, or Swiss chard (variety cicla), has small roots
and highly developed leaves that are cooked for greens, and thick, edible leaf
stalks.

The table beet (variety crassa) has a globular, tap, or carrot-shaped root.

Another type of the table beet is the sugar beet, used as a source of sugar.