noun
Refers to the plant Beta vulgaris cultivated for sugar production. The synonym 甜菜 (てんさい) is more common in technical and agricultural contexts.
See also: 甜菜
砂糖大根は甜菜とも呼ばれ、砂糖の原料になる。
Sugar beet, also called 甜菜, is used to produce sugar.
More common and technical term for sugar beet. 砂糖大根 is a descriptive, less frequent alternative.
Compound of 砂糖 (sugar) and 大根 (daikon radish), describing the beet's appearance and use.