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1. Beta vulgaris Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 1: 222. 1753.
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.
Subspecies ca. 3 (2 in the flora): introduced; s Europe.
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Basal leaves usually longer than 10 cm; stems erect; cymes 2-8-flowered; roots swollen, fleshy |
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Basal leaves shorter than 10 cm; stems procumbent to erect; cymes 1-3-flowered; roots fibrous to ± swollen, not fleshy |
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1b subsp. maritima |
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