CHARD, Swiss Chard, Leaf-Beet

a variety of beet which is grown only for its leaves and stalks, the latter, and also the leaf midribs of some types, being cooked and served in any way suitable for Asparagus. The leaves are prepared as "greens" or may be chopped up, mixed with cream and served with the stalks.

Swiss Chard is a variety with especially large stalks, leaves and midribs.

The term "Chard" is also applied to the blanched stalks, midribs, etc., of the artichoke, cardoon and several other plants.