Swiss chard
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Chard, Swiss |
| Scientific name | Beta vulgaris var. cicla |
| Taxonomic group | Chenopodiaceae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Economic botany | Food plants |
| Food plants | Vegetables |
Swiss chard. Of the same species as the beet, this form is cultivated for its edible leaves; it has no edible root.
