Crosby Egyptian and Mangel-Wurzel are types of which vegetable?

The beetroot is the taproot portion of a beet plant, usually known in North America as beets while the vegetable is referred to as beetroot in British English, and also known as the table beet, garden beet, red beet, dinner beet or golden beet.

The Crosby Egyptian beet is an heirloom cultivar native to Germany and was brought to the American market in the 1860s as Egyptian Beets. These red beets have flat appearances and are often produced. The slightly sweet and earthy flavors make Crosby Egyptian beets delicious. Many food enthusiasts prefer using them in salads or sautéed as mature greens. These fast-growing beet species take 55 days to mature and are cold-tolerant. They are an excellent choice for Northern gardeners looking for early fall vegetables.

These Mangel-Wurzel beet species are also called mangold beets since they were commonly grown as livestock fodders. The sugary taste is the reason behind its popularity in the kitchen. The species is a cross between a beet and a carrot or turnip due to its shape. The common varieties of Mangel-Wurzel beets are mammoth red and yellow cylindrical beets.