noun
Hiroshima cabbage; Hiroshima greens
A local variety of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa) grown in Hiroshima, often used for pickles (広島菜漬).
広島菜は漬物にするととても美味しい。
Hiroshima cabbage is very delicious when pickled.
この広島菜は地元の農家から直接仕入れています。
This Hiroshima cabbage is sourced directly from local farmers.
Another regional leafy vegetable (Nozawana) from Nagano, also commonly pickled, but a different species (Brassica rapa var. hakabura).
Compound of 広島 (Hiroshima) + 菜 (leafy vegetable). Named after its cultivation area.