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Brassica rapa rosularis Rosette pak choi (1 Page of 5) The Brassica rapa rosularis plant species is found in A cultivar of garden origin. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rosette pak choi. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Brassica rapa rosularis Common Name: Rosette pak choi Family: Cruciferae Author: Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.25 Mature Width: Habitat: Not known in the wild.
Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[206]. They can be eaten at any stage from seedling to mature plant[206]. The leaves are tougher and stronger flavoured than standard Pak choi[206]. The flavour is enhanced after a touch of frost[206]. The leaves are said to be very nutritious, with up to twice the mineral content of Pak choi[206].
Immature flowering stems - cooked like broccoli[206]. A sweet flavour[206].
An edible oil is obtained from the seed.
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