Spinach
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Spinach is a green, leafy vegetable. It comes from southwestern and central Asia. Its flowers are small and yellow.
Here are some perceptions about spinach that come from popular culture:
- Spinach is traditionally not very popular with children[source?].
- The famous cartoon character Popeye eats spinach in order to become strong.
- Spinach has lots of dietary iron.
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