Ceylon Spinach

APPEARANCE: A combination of rather subtle characteristics distinguish this vegetable from the green leafy cabbages. Note that, in this vegetable, both stems and leaves have the same bright green color; that the leaves themselves are broad in shape and rather rubbery in texture; and that no flowers are present. Finally, note the peculiar but characteristic wide U-shape with which the leaf stalks join the stem.

QUALITY: Select young tender plants, characterized by bright color, lack of blemishes, and large leaves.