Yangliuye is a willow sprout. Nantong natives prefer to eat them in the form of thin pancakes. [Photo/WeChat account: rugaofabu] 

Caotou, or "grass heads", are similar to alfalfa. They appeal to the delicate local palate when stir-fried with hot oil heated by a big fire and served with rice. [Photo/WeChat account: rugaofabu]