Beta vulgaris flavescens Swiss chard (Chenopodiaceae)

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Beta vulgaris flavescens
Swiss chard
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The Beta vulgaris flavescens plant species is found in A cultivated form of B. vulgaris maritima that is grown for its leaves and petioles. It is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Swiss chard.

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Latin Name:  Beta vulgaris flavescens
Common Name:  Swiss chard
Family:  Chenopodiaceae
Author:  (Lam.)Lam.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in a truly wild situation.

Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked like spinach[2, 16, 27, 33]. A very good spinach substitute, the leaves are large and easily harvested, yields are high[K]. Some people dislike the raw leaves since they can leave an unpleasant taste in the mouth[K]. Leaf stems - cooked. The steamed stems retain their crispness and have a delicious flavour, they are considered to be a gourmet vegetable[K]. Flowering stem - cooked. A brocolli substitute[16].

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