1. Asiatic plant grown for its cluster of edible white stalks with dark green leaves
   "bok choi is often used in stir-fries";
   - bok choy [N. Amer], pakchoi, pak choi, Chinese white cabbage, Brassica rapa chinensis
    
2. Elongated head of dark green leaves on thick white stalks
   "The stir-fry included crisp bok choi and shiitake mushrooms";
   - bok choy [N. Amer], pak choi

Type of: cabbage, chou, crucifer, cruciferous plant

Part of: Brassica, genus Brassica

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