Kaga lotus root
A variety of lotus root grown in the Kanazawa area, known for its quality and often used in regional cuisine.
See also: レンコン
Kaga lotus root becomes soft and delicious when simmered.
Generic term for lotus root; 加賀れんこん specifically refers to the variety from the Kaga region.
Common mixed kanji-kana spelling for this regional specialty.
Full kanji spelling; less common but still seen in formal contexts.
Compound of 加賀 (Kaga, an old province now part of Ishikawa Prefecture) and れんこん (lotus root).