A-choy

A-Choy (also known as AA Choy, Sword Choy, or You Mai Cai in English) is a leafy green vegetable that is a variety of lettuce, scientifically classified under Lactuca sativa, and a species in the Asteraceae family. Native to Southern Taiwan, the A-Choy is a staple of Taiwanese cuisine that is well known for its crisp stalks, tender leaves, and slightly sweet, mild flavor. The stem portion of the A-Choy is known as the celtuce or stem lettuce, and is often used as a vegetable in its own right.

Common pests that affect the A-Choy plant include: aphids, cabbage worms, slugs , snails, and flea beetles.