1、 What is it called in China

The root name of beet is beet. In China, it is called beet head, sweet radish and red cabbage head. People in some areas also call it cabbage. Its origin is along the Mediterranean coast of Europe, but it is planted in many areas, such as the United States, the Netherlands, Britain, Italy and so on

2、 Morphological characteristics

1. Beet root is a biennial herb with conical to spindle roots. The stem is very erect and branched. The leaves at the base are rectangular and round, with a length of about 20-30cm and a width of about 10-15cm, and have a long petiole. The petiole is very strong, the lower part is convex, and the upper part is grooved or flat

2. Its flowers are 2-3 clusters, and perianth lobes are strip-shaped or narrow rectangular circular, which usually bloom from May to June. Its fruiting period is about July, and its seeds are reddish brown and have a certain luster