winter vegetables
Refers to vegetables that are grown and harvested in winter, such as daikon, hakusai, and spinach. Often used in contexts of seasonal cooking and nutrition.
冬野菜を使った温かい鍋料理が食べたい。
I want to eat a hot pot dish made with winter vegetables.
At this time of year, winter vegetables are cheap and delicious.
Compound of 冬 (winter) and 野菜 (vegetables). A straightforward modern term with no obscure historical derivation.