Is this a beetroot?

Is this a beetroot?

Asked on 28 Jun, 2008

I found this growing in a friend's border. Sge didn't know what it was. I liked the red veined leaf and the overall shape so potted it up. It's about 1' tall - each leaf is 4"-5" max and are spear shaped with vivid red veins. Can anyone help me identify it please?

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Owdboggy

28 Jun, 2008

Does not look like Beetroot to me. It could be one of the forms of Persicaria, like Red Dragon. If it has red/pink flowers then that would be it.

Andrewr

28 Jun, 2008

It is rumex sanguineum - a dock grown for its attractive leaves. Whatever you do, don't let it run to seed or you'll be removing seedlings from the garden for years to come!