Zha cai🌼

A biennial in the mustard family, and the name of the famous Chinese pickle made from its swollen stem. The species epithet 'tumida' means 'swollen'. Originated in Sichuan Province, it is widely used as an appetizer or stir-fry ingredient in Chinese cuisine.

Identification Points

• ✓Large knobby swelling at stem base
• ✓Large wavy leaves resembling mustard greens
• ✓Yellow 4-petaled flowers (typical Brassicaceae)

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