The oyster mushroom gets its name from its cap which, some say, resembles an oyster. The stem of the oyster mushrooms is perhaps more distinct; it unfurls something like one of those old-time paper lady's fans. The oyster mushroom has...

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Pei Tsai

Pei tsai refers to several small, loose-leafed Chinese cabbages.

Pei tsai and other similar varieties of loose-headed cabbages are open-headed with long, narrow, textured leaves whose tips branch outwards. They grow to about 12 inches (30 cm) tall.

The light green leaves of pei tsai have a ruffled appearance. Both the leaves and prominent white stalks are tender with a tangy sweet, but not spicy flavor. These cabbages do not form hearts, but their interiors are creamy yellow.

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Michihili

Michihili is a semi-heading, upright, cylindrical-shaped Chinese cabbage.

There are other semi-heading Chinese cabbages. Each of these is wrapped with long leaves that form a tapering head. Some varieties can grow up to 24 inches (60 cm) tall.

Michihili is a cultivar name. Michihili is so popular that the class of cylindrical, semi-heading Chinese cabbages is sometimes referred to as Michihili.

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Chinese Leaves

Chinese leaves is a general name for several varieties of thick-stalked and green- or pale green-leaved vegetables that fall under the even more generic name Chinese cabbage. Chinese leaves are sometimes also called celery cabbage.

Chinese leaves are known more specifically by their varietal or type names such as wong bok or Napa cabbage, Michihili, and pe-tsai.

Each of these varieties of Chinese leaves is sweet tasting with a slight mustard tang. They offer a mild alternative to the stronger flavored European cabbages.

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