noun
deodeok; Codonopsis lanceolata
A perennial climbing plant native to East Asia, whose roots are used in Korean cuisine and traditional medicine. The Korean name 'deodeok' (더덕) is often used in English contexts.
ツルニンジンの根は、韓国料理でよく使われる。
The root of Codonopsis lanceolata is often used in Korean cuisine.
The Japanese name ツルニンジン literally means 'vine carrot', referring to its climbing habit and carrot-like root. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.