Brassica Rapa Pekinensis (Noun)
Meaning
Plant with an elongated head of broad stalked leaves resembling celery; used as a vegetable in east Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Chinese grocery store carried a variety of Asian greens, including brassica rapa pekinensis, which the owner recommended for stir-fries.
- In the garden, the brassica rapa pekinensis plants were thriving, their celery-like stalks a vibrant green.
- The recipe called for brassica rapa pekinensis, but the chef substituted it with napa cabbage as a suitable alternative.
- Brassica rapa pekinensis is a cool-season crop, typically planted in early spring or late summer for a fall harvest.
- At the farmer's market, the vendor offered samples of sautéed brassica rapa pekinensis, which quickly became a customer favorite.