Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
Root Beet, Sicilian Broad Rib Beet
Other regional names: Swiss Chard
- Swiss Chard
Also known as: Beta braziliensis J.McNab +19 more
- Beta braziliensis J.McNab
- Beta cicla subsp. variegata Rob.
- Beta vulgaris f. crassa Alef.
- Beta vulgaris f. rhodopleura (Alef.) Helm
- Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla (L.) W.D.J.Koch
- Beta vulgaris var. atra Alef.
- Beta vulgaris var. bassana Alef.
- Beta vulgaris var. conditiva Alef.
- Beta vulgaris var. crispa Alef.
- Beta vulgaris var. depressalba Alef.
- Beta vulgaris var. depressiflava Alef.
- Beta vulgaris var. depressirubra Alef.
- Beta vulgaris var. esculenta L.
- Beta vulgaris var. esculenta Salisb.
- Beta vulgaris var. globosalba Alef.
- Beta vulgaris var. globosiflava Alef.
- Beta vulgaris var. globosirubra Alef.
- Beta vulgaris var. leucopleura Alef.
- Beta vulgaris var. longalba Alef.
- Beta vulgaris var. longiflava Alef.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or perennial.
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Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris (commonly known as Root Beet or Sicilian broad-rib beet) is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant within the Amaranthaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Beta vulgaris, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Gulf States, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey-in-Europe, Yemen, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Altay, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Assam, Baltic States, Bangladesh, California, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, Cayman Is., Central European Russia, Chile Central, Chile North, China North-Central, Connecticut, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, East European Russia, Ecuador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Finland, Honduras, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Juan Fernández Is., Korea, Madeira, Maine, Marianas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Northwest, Nepal, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New South Wales, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, North Carolina, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Pennsylvania, Poland, Puerto Rico, Rhode I., South Australia, South Carolina, South European Russia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Tadzhikistan, Tasmania, Ukraine, Uruguay, Vermont, Victoria, Vietnam, Virginia, West Virginia, Western Sahara
Base Species & Variations