👉 Spinacia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, native to Asia. It contains several species that are commonly known for their medicinal properties and culinary uses. These include Spinacum, which is a common herb used as a dietary supplement; Spinacum radix (also known as Spinacum tenuifolium), a commonly used herbal remedy; and Spinacum sp., which is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.