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CHENOPODIACEJS. 



4. BETA (Beet). 



1. B. maritima (Sea-Beet). The only British species. 

 - Sea shore, common. A tall succulent plant, about 2 

 feet high, with large, fleshy, glossy leaves, angular stems, 

 and numerous leafy spikes of green flowers, which are 

 arranged 1 or 2 together, with a small leaf at the base 

 of each. The root leaves when boiled are quite as good 

 as Spinach. Fl. August. Perennial. 



SAHCORNIA HERBACEA (Jointed GlaSS-WWt). 



