What is beetroot called in China?

1. What is it called in China?

The original name of beet is beet. In China, it is called beet head, sweet radish, and red beet head. People in some areas also call it beet. Its origin is on the Mediterranean coast of Europe, but it is now grown in many regions, such as the United States, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Italy and other regions.

2. Morphological characteristics

1. Beetroot is a biennial herb with a conical to spindle-shaped root. The stem is very erect and branched. The leaves at the base are rectangular, about 20-30cm long, 10-15cm wide, and have long petioles. The petiole is very stout, convex at the bottom and grooved or flat above.

2. Its flowers are clustered in 2-3 pieces, and the tepals are strip-shaped or narrowly rectangular. They usually bloom around May and June. Its fruiting period is around July, and the seeds are reddish-brown and have a certain luster.