<Tr> <Th> Species </Th> <Td> Brassica rapa </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Cultivar group </Th> <Td> Pekinensis Group </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Origin </Th> <Td> China, before the 15th century </Td> </Tr> <P> Napa or nappa cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp . pekinensis or Brassica rapa Pekinensis Group) is a type of Chinese cabbage originating near the Beijing region of China, and is widely used in East Asian cuisine . Since the 20th century it is also a widespread crop in Europe, America and Australia . In much of the world, this is the vegetable referred to as "Chinese cabbage". In Australia it is referred to as' wombok' . </P>

Is chinese cabbage the same as napa cabbage