Joseph's-coat; tampala; Amaranthus tricolor
A plant species with colorful leaves, often used as a leaf vegetable or ornamental. The name ヒユ is the standard Japanese common name.
Joseph's-coat produces brightly colored leaves in summer.
In this region, tampala is cultivated as a food crop.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling, also used.
Kanji form is rare and may not be widely recognized; the reading ひょう is also listed but is less common.
The Japanese name ヒユ is likely derived from the plant's appearance or historical usage, but the exact origin is uncertain.