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Beets
Beta vulgaris · Amaranthaceae
How it looks
The beet is a vegetable with a round root—globe-shaped or elongated—in deep purple to red, and large deep-green, purplish-tinged leaves growing in a clump from the root. The leaf stalks are red and the leaf veins are purple. Height 12–20 in (30–50 cm).
Beets is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Beta vulgaris
- Common name
- Beets
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
