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Spinach facts for kids

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Spinach
Spinacia oleracea Spinazie bloeiend.jpg
Spinach in flower
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
Division:
Magnoliophyta
Class:
Magnoliopsida
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Amaranthaceae
Genus:
Spinacia
Binomial name
Spinacia oleracea

Spinach is a green, leafy vegetable. It comes from southwestern and central Asia. Its flowers are small and yellow. Spinach is rich in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate, making it healthy. Spinach, along with other green, leafy vegetables, is rich in iron.

Here are some perceptions about spinach that come from popular culture:

  • Spinach is traditionally unpopular with children.
  • The cartoon character Popeye eats spinach in order to become strong.


See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Espinaca para niños

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