ornamental kale; flowering kale
A decorative plant with colorful leaves, often used in winter gardens and flower beds. Not typically eaten.
I planted ornamental kale in the winter flower bed.
Standard kanji spelling for this plant.
Katakana spelling is common in gardening contexts and when emphasizing the plant name.
Compound of 葉 (ha, 'leaf') and 牡丹 (botan, 'peony'), referring to the plant's peony-like appearance with colorful leaves.