hinona; Japanese purple turnip
A traditional Japanese turnip variety with long roots and purple coloring, often used for pickling. Also known as 日野菜 (ひのな).
See also: 日野菜 (ひのな)
Hinona is mainly used for pickles.
In this region, hinona cultivation is thriving.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the word is normally written in kana.
Compound of 紫 (murasaki, 'purple') and 菜 (na, 'greens, vegetable'), referring to the purple color of the turnip.