ヒユ
ヒ
ユ
Meanings
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Joseph's-coat; tampala; Amaranthus tricolor
usually written using kana alone
A plant species with colorful leaves, often used as a leaf vegetable or ornamental. The name ヒユ is the standard Japanese common name.
Joseph's-coat produces brightly colored leaves in summer.
In this region, tampala is cultivated as a food crop.