Choy Sum
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| Scientific name | Brassica chinensis var. parachinensis |
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| Higher classification | Bok Choi |
| Rank | Cultivar group |
| Cultivar group members | Many; see text |
| Cultivar group | Chinensis, Pekinensis groups |
| Origin | China |
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| ID | 1201850 |
About Choy Sum
Choy sum is a leafy vegetable commonly used in Chinese cuisine. It is a member of the genus Brassica of the mustard family, Brassicaceae. Choy sum is a transliteration of the Cantonese name, which can be literally translated as "heart of the vegetable". It is also known as Chinese flowering cabbage.