土つちごぼう

noun

great burdock sold with soil

Refers to burdock root sold with soil still attached to preserve freshness. Often seen in greengrocers or farmers' markets.

See also: ごぼう

• 八百屋やおやで土つちごぼうを買かってきた。

  I bought some soil-covered burdock at the greengrocer's.