Chinese cabbage
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Cabbage, Chinese |
| Scientific name | Brassica rapa |
| Taxonomic group | Brassicaceae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Economic botany | Food plants |
| Food plants | Vegetables |
| Keywords | Cruciferae |
Chinese cabbage. This species produces three very different foods: turnips, leafy greens, and rapeseed ("canola") oil. The variety seen here and other closely related leafy greens have at times been classified as separate species. Chinese cabbage is eaten raw, cooked, or pickled.
