False pak choi, Caisin, Flowering white cabbage, Sawi kenbang
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis var. parachinensis
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. The leaves at the base are congested and the leaf blade is oval and 15-30 cm long. The leaf stalk is 6-15 cm long and greenish white. The leaves on the stem are smaller. The flowers are yellow.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Cook Islands, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Nauru, SE Asia, Tuvalu
How it is used for food
It is commonly used in preserves.
It is a cultivated food plant.
Edible parts
Vegetable, leaves, flowers