Taxonomy
Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima | Sea Beet | Laíon na trá
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not protected
Native status
Native
Species Biology
Habitat
Rocky, gravely seashores and cliffs
Life cycle
Perennial
Ex-situ conservation
USDA ARS-Grin
Use
Food crop
Vegetative nature
Herbaceous
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2023
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Further information
This species is a direct ancestor of all cultivated beets. Evidence suggests it has began cultivation in the Middle East about 2000 years ago. Leaves are picked between April and October. The big fleshy leaves from the base and the thinner spear like leaves from the tip are the easiest to cook.