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Sea Beet - Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima

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Sea Beet Sea Beet - Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima dylan North Somerset 30 Sep 2021, 8:43 p.m. 26 Sep 2021, 4:26 p.m.
Sea Beet Sea Beet - Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima dylan North Somerset 30 Sep 2021, 8:43 p.m. 26 Sep 2021, 4:26 p.m.
Sea Beet Sea Beet - Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima dylan North Somerset 30 Sep 2021, 8:43 p.m. 26 Sep 2021, 4:26 p.m.
Sea Beet Sea Beet - Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima dylan Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve 2 Mar 2022, 12:26 p.m. 27 Feb 2022, 4:55 p.m.
Sea Beet Sea Beet - Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima dylan Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve 2 Mar 2022, 12:26 p.m. 27 Feb 2022, 4:56 p.m.
Sea Beet Sea Beet - Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima dylan Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve 2 Mar 2022, 12:30 p.m. 27 Feb 2022, 4:56 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent along coasts throughout England, Wales, Ireland and the West coast of Scotland. Inland it is a rare casual. Habitat includes: coastal rocks, cliffs, saltmarsh drift-lines, sea-walls, sand / shingle beaches, nutrient-enriched sites such as sea-bird cliffs, coastal paths (popular with dog-walkers), wasteland, tips, roadside verges etc. Height: Up to 60 cm.