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"Beet" redirects here. For the plant species and its numerous varieties, see Beta vulgaris. For other uses, see Beet (disambiguation).
The beetroot is the taproot portion of a beet plant,[1] usually known in North America as the beet, and also known as the table beet, garden beet, red beet, dinner beet or golden beet. It is one of several cultivated varieties of Beta vulgaris grown for their edible taproots and leaves (called beet greens); they have been classified as B. vulgaris subsp. vulgaris 'Conditiva' Group.[2]
Besides being used as a food, beets have uses as a food colouring and as a medicinal plant. Many beet products are made from other Beta vulgaris varieties, particularly sugar beet.