Beet
Beta patula
- Native to:
- Madeira
Nóbrega H, Freitas G, Zavattieri MA, Ragonezi C, Pinheiro de Carvalho MÂA (2021) Structure and floristic composition associated with an endangered species Beta patula Aiton (Amaranthaceae) in the Islands of Madeira Archipelago. Biodiversity Data Journal 9,Nóbrega H, Freitas G, Zavattieri MA, Ragonezi C, Pinheiro de Carvalho MÂA (2021) Structure and floristic composition associated with an endangered species Beta patula Aiton (Amaranthaceae) in the Islands of Madeira Archipelago. Biodiversity Data Journal 9,Nóbrega H, Freitas G, Zavattieri MA, Ragonezi C, Pinheiro de Carvalho MÂA (2021) Structure and floristic composition associated with an endangered species Beta patula Aiton (Amaranthaceae) in the Islands of Madeira Archipelago. Biodiversity Data Journal 9,Nóbrega H, Freitas G, Zavattieri MA, Ragonezi C, Pinheiro de Carvalho MÂA (2021) Structure and floristic composition associated with an endangered species Beta patula Aiton (Amaranthaceae) in the Islands of Madeira Archipelago. Biodiversity Data Jo
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Beta
- Species:
- Beta patula
- USDA Symbol:
- BEPA3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal areas with saline influence