If something is statutory, it is related to or set by laws or statutes. Statutory restrictions on air pollution require drivers to have the emissions from their cars checked every few years. You might wonder what the difference is between statutory and legal. Both are adjectives and both are concerned with the law.
Beets are a root vegetable with edible roots and greens. The almost entirely edible beetroot, or table beet, is a member of the vegetable food group. More specifically, itâs a root vegetable from the botanical family Chenopodiaceae, other members of which include sugar beets, spinach, Swiss chard and quinoa.
Common Varieties of Beet. As mentioned, there are a number of different varieties of beet, each with its unique properties. Most are grown for the beet root itself, which comes in a variety of shapes, sizes and hues, although some types, such as âBullâs Blood,â are grown primarily for the greens.