also: あしたぐさ
ashitaba; Angelica keiskei
A perennial herb of the parsley family, native to Japan, known for its health benefits and used in traditional medicine and cooking. The name literally means 'tomorrow leaf' because it grows quickly after being cut.
Ashitaba is said to be good for your health.
Ashitaba is widely cultivated in the Izu Islands.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling, also common.
Kanji spelling; literally 'tomorrow leaf', but rarely used in practice.
Alternate kanji spelling with reading あしたぐさ; very rare.
The name 明日葉 (ashitaba) literally means 'tomorrow leaf', referring to the plant's ability to regrow quickly after being harvested. The alternate reading あしたぐさ uses the kun'yomi for 草 (grass/herb). The origin of the plant's Japanese name is straightforward, but the species itself is native to Japan.