Genus Spinacia L.


Summary
Genus number:
11405
Last updated:
30 November 2012
Family:
Chenopodiaceae
Subfamily:
Chenopodioideae
Tribe:
Anserineae
Common name(s):

spinach
Accession count:

666 (441  active, 307  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:
  • original spelling
  • sometimes misspelled as "Spinacea"
  • all accepted species are in GRIN


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References:
  1. Don, R. & S. Ducournau. 2018. International Seed Testing Association handbook on seedling evaluation Appendix 2:A2-7.
  2. Uotila, P. 1997. Chenopodiaceae. In: Rechinger, K. H., ed., Flora iranica. 172:59-63.
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=11405. Accessed 29 September 2026.