Chickweed and bok choy have different appearances, different varietal sources, and different tastes. Chickweed leaves green, more oval or oblong shape, petiole is narrower, while the green leafy vegetable leaves dark green, leaves show obovate or wide obovate, petiole is wider; chickweed is a variant of Chinese cabbage, while bok choy is a variant of oil cabbage; chickweed belongs to the small Chinese cabbage seedlings, in the taste is more tender and refreshing.

Difference between Chickweed and Bok Choy

Difference in appearance

Chickweed leaves are long and thin, the leaves are firm and bright, mostly oval or oblong in shape, clear green in color, with a narrow petiole, and the neatness is very good. Bok choy leaves are presented as obovate or broadly inverted ovate, dark green in color. The petiole is wider, and the difference between the two in appearance is obvious when compared.

Varieties of different origins

Chickpea and bok choy are varieties of cabbage, but the varieties of different origins, chickpea is a variant of Chinese cabbage, because the Shanghai area is widely planted, so it is also known as Shanghai green. Bok choy is a variant of oil cabbage, so it is also called rape.

Taste is different

Chickpea texture tender and crispy, from the taste of chickpea more tender and crisp, while the texture of the green vegetable texture is less than the chickpea tender, eat more chewy, in the market chickpea is more popular.