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Beta vulgaris L. ssp. cicla (L.) W.D.J. Koch

Chard, Swiss chard, silverbeet, mangold

KingdomPlantaePlants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
SubkingdomTracheobiontaVascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
DivisionMagnoliophytaFlowering plants, also known as angiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsidaDicotyledons—plants with two initial seed leaves
SubclassCaryophyllidaeCacti, many other succulents, carnivorous plants, and leadworts
OrderCaryophyllalesIncludes cacti, carnations, amaranths, ice plants, and many carnivorous plants
FamilyAmaranthaceaeAmaranth family
GenusBetaPerhaps from the Celtic bett, “red,” because of the red roots, in any case this was the ancient Latin name for the beet
SpeciesvulgarisCommon
ssp.cicla

About plant names...

Chard is often called Swiss chard to distinguish it from French spinach varieties. It is closely related to beets, and a popular and productive garden vegetable. Steamed with a little rice vinegar, it is one of my favorite vegetables, producing all summer long.

Identification: Chard is a group of cultivars that are not found in the wild. Leaves are shiny, wrinkly (like spinach), with red or green ribs and more recently available in many colors ("rainbow chard"). Plants are 12-18" high.

Online References:

Beta vulgaris L. ssp. cicla (L.) W.D.J. Koch on Wikipedia

Beta vulgaris L. ssp. cicla (L.) W.D.J. Koch on Plants for a Future

Beta cicla (L.) L.

Beta vulgaris L. var. cicla L.

 

Beta vulgaris ssp. cicla description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 29 Jul 2023.

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Beta vulgaris (chard, Swiss chard, silverbeet, mangold)

8/4/2007 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, Mass­a­chu­setts

Beta vulgaris (chard, Swiss chard, silverbeet, mangold)

7/30/2008 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, Mass­a­chu­setts