Beta Cicla
A hardy annual which succeeds in any common soil. Itsdark crimson and yellow flowers are borne in August. Height, 6 ft. It is used as spinach. In Germany the midrib of the leaf is boiled and eaten wit...
is used as spinach. In Germany the midrib of the leaf is boiled and
eaten with gravy or melted butter.
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