Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
macrorhiza
ID:
565624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steven

Source:
cmp

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 3: 257 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564956

Common Names

  • Beta macrorhiza
  • Large-rooted Beet
  • Large-rooted Beta

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Description

Beta macrorhiza (also called Long-Rooted Beet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant species with small, yellow flowers and oval leaves. It is native to Europe, and is typically found growing in moist, fertile soils.

Uses & Benefits

Beta macrorhiza is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Beta macrorhiza has small yellow flowers that are about 1/4 inch in diameter. The flowers are followed by small, dark blue berries. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beta macrorhiza is an annual that can be propagated from seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm and sunny location until they are ready to be transplanted.

Where to Find Beta macrorhiza

Beta macrorhiza is native to Europe, from France to Russia.

Beta macrorhiza FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beta macrorhiza?

Beta macrorhiza

What is the common name of Beta macrorhiza?

Macrorhiza Beets

What is the natural habitat of Beta macrorhiza?

Beta macrorhiza is native to the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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