also: あしたぐさ
noun
ashitaba; Angelica keiskei
A perennial herb of the parsley family, native to Japan, known for its health benefits and used in traditional medicine and cooking. The name literally means 'tomorrow leaf' because it grows quickly after being cut.
アシタバは健康に良いと言われています。
Ashitaba is said to be good for your health.
伊豆諸島ではアシタバがよく栽培されている。
Ashitaba is widely cultivated in the Izu Islands.
Alternate kanji spelling with reading あしたぐさ; very rare.
The name 明日葉 (ashitaba) literally means 'tomorrow leaf', referring to the plant's ability to regrow quickly after being harvested. The alternate reading あしたぐさ uses the kun'yomi for 草 (grass/herb). The origin of the plant's Japanese name is straightforward, but the species itself is native to Japan.