Brassica juncea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brassica juncea |
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Brassica
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juncea
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Brassica juncea is a species of the mustard plant. It is commonly known as mustard greens, Indian mustard, Chinese mustard, Kai Choi, and leaf mustard. Originally, it came from Asia, but it has also been imported into other parts of the world.
Its leaves are commonly used as a vegetable. Its flowers can also be eaten raw, or cooked. Its seeds can be pressed into a vegetable oil or used as a kind of spice. The seeds are also used to make culinary mustard, especially Dijon mustard.
Images for kids
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Lai shak, mashed potato & fried egg plant
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Fried mustard green dish
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Gat kimchi, a variety of kimchi made with mustard greens
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Cantonese-style braised mustard greens, with wolfberries
See also
In Spanish: Brassica juncea para niños
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