edible chrysanthemum; crown daisy; garland chrysanthemum
Kansai dialect term for the leafy vegetable also known as 春菊 (しゅんぎく) in standard Japanese. Used in cooking, especially in hot pot dishes.
See also: 春菊
In Kansai, they often put crown daisy in sukiyaki.
菊菜のごま和えは簡単でおいしい。
Crown daisy dressed with sesame is easy and delicious.
Standard kanji spelling for this vegetable.
Kana spelling is common in everyday contexts such as recipes and shopping.
Compound of 菊 (kiku, 'chrysanthemum') and 菜 (na, 'leafy vegetable'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the name reflects its chrysanthemum-like leaves.