Definition: The goosefoot plant family of the order Caryophyllales, subclass Caryophyllidae, class Magnoliopsida. It includes beets and chard (BETA VULGARIS), as well as SPINACH, and salt tolerant plants.
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ExamplesAtriplex; Bassia scoparia; Beta vulgaris; Chenopodium; Salsola; Spinacia oleracea
Other names Suaedas; Salicornias; Kochias; Halogetons; Suaeda; Salicornia; Kochia; Halogeton