Napa cabbage
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Napa cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis or Brassica rapa Pekinensis Group) is a type of Chinese cabbage originating near the Beijing region of China that is widely used in East Asian cuisine. Since the 20th century, it has also become a widespread crop in Europe, the Americas and Australia. In much of the world, it is referred to as "Chinese cabbage". In Australia it is sometimes referred to as "wombok".
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Napa cabbage | |
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Species | Brassica rapa |
Cultivar group | Pekinensis Group |
Origin | China, before the 15th century |
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