Celery Cabbage; Huang Ya Pu; Pak-Choi, Wong-Nga-Pak, (C); Peh-Chai, (H). Brassica pekinensis (Lour.) Rupr. var. cylindrica Tsen & Lee (Cruciferae)
The head is in the form of an upright cylinder, the leaves held erect and overlapping to form a compact head. The broad and flat petiole of the leaves winged to the base is a characteristic feature. Blades are large, light greenish-yellow, thin veiny, crinkled, and undulate.
Origin
It is of East Asian origin and first introduced into England in 1887, then grown in America vegetable gardens.
Uses
The vegetable can be used in soups or together with other greens as a mixed vegetable dish.
