also: がんらいこう
noun
Joseph's coat; tampala; Amaranthus tricolor
An ornamental plant with colorful leaves, also known as summer poinsettia. The name 葉鶏頭 refers to its leaf shape resembling a cockscomb.
庭にハゲイトウを植えたら、鮮やかな葉がよく目立つ。
When I planted Joseph's coat in the garden, its vivid leaves really stood out.
葉鶏頭は夏から秋にかけて
Joseph's coat takes on color from summer to autumn.
Katakana spelling often used in botanical contexts.
鶏頭 (cockscomb, Celosia argentea) is a different plant with a similar name, but 葉鶏頭 is an amaranth species known for its colorful foliage rather than flower heads.
The name 葉鶏頭 literally means 'leaf cockscomb', referring to the leaf shape. The alternate name 雁来紅 means 'red when the geese come', describing its autumn color change. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.