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Beet

Beta vulgaris

Vulnerable

About

The Beet (Beta vulgaris) is a species in the genus Beta. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic a.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Beta vulgaris (Beet)

Names in Other Languages

French betterave

German Runkelrübe

Portuguese beterraba

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Beet?

The scientific name of Beet is Beta vulgaris. It belongs to the genus Beta.

What is the conservation status of Beet?

Beet (Beta vulgaris) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Beet live?

Beet is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does Beet belong to?

Beet (Beta vulgaris) belongs to the genus Beta, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.

Is Beet endangered?

Yes, Beet (Beta vulgaris) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Beet belong to?

Beet (Beta vulgaris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Beet?

The closest relatives of Beet in the genus Beta include Beet, Caucasian Beet.