Spinach

Spinach

Spinacia oleracea

Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is an annual growing vegetable that can reach a height of 30 centimeters.

Spinacia oleracea

Description
  1. Popular name(s): Spinach
  2. Botanical name: Spinacia oleracea
  3. Family: Amaranthaceae
  4. Origin: The wild type is probably native to South Western Asia (Source)
  5. Seasons: The year round
Spinach and White Goosefoot
Spinach and the related White Goosefoot

Spinach Spinacia oleracea

Spinach in a field

Spinach leaf

Spinach leaves

Categories: Fruit & Vegetables |

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