Spinach
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Spinach
Spinacia oleracea
Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that is super healthy for your body. It grows in gardens and farms and can be eaten in salads, smoothies, or cooked dishes.
Habitat: Gardens, Farms
Appearance
The Spinach has vibrant dark green leaves that grow in a low rosette, often crinkled or slightly puckered in texture. Its broad, arrow-shaped foliage makes it easily recognizable among garden greens, differing from flatter leaf lettuces.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyAmaranthaceaeGenusSpinacia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient Persians enjoyed spinach over 2,000 years ago!
It's a cousin to beets and Swiss chard, not a lettuce!
Some spinach plants grow only male or only female flowers!
Spinach has a super-cool natural sun protection for itself!
Special abilities
Ability
Quick Grow Power
Spinach can grow from seed to harvest in as little as 30 days, helping it provide food rapidly.
Ability
Cold Snap Shield
Spinach has a surprising tolerance for cool temperatures and even light frosts, allowing it to grow longer.
Ability
Nutrient Magnet
Spinach can pull many essential vitamins and minerals from the soil, storing them in its leaves.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-30 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring-Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eaten by
Garden snail
Helix aspersa
Snails munch on tender spinach leaves.
eaten by
Cabbage white butterfly
Pieris rapae
Caterpillars often feed on the leaves.
eaten by
European rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
Wild rabbits can browse on garden spinach.
Traits
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash spinach before eating to remove any dirt or chemicals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Spinach?
The easiest way to identify Spinach is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Spinach?
15-30 cm
How wide does Spinach spread?
15-30 cm
When does Spinach bloom?
Spring-Summer
Is Spinach edible?
Yes
Is Spinach toxic?
None
What is Spinach's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Spinach pollinated?
Wind
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