noun
horseradish tree; drumstick tree; moringa
Refers to the tree Moringa oleifera, known for its edible leaves and pods. Often called モリンガ in Japanese.
See also: モリンガ
ワサビノキは栄養価が高く、スーパーフードとして注目されている。
The moringa tree is highly nutritious and is attracting attention as a superfood.
ワサビノキの葉を乾燥させて粉末にしたものが健康食品として売られている。
Dried and powdered moringa leaves are sold as a health food.
モリンガ is the more common loanword for Moringa oleifera in Japanese, while ワサビノキ is a less frequent native Japanese name.
Compound of 山葵 (wasabi, 'wasabi') + の (no, possessive particle) + 木 (ki, 'tree'), literally 'wasabi tree', likely from the horseradish-like taste of its roots.