also: がんらいこう
Joseph's coat; tampala; Amaranthus tricolor
An ornamental plant with colorful leaves, also known as summer poinsettia. The name 葉鶏頭 refers to its leaf shape resembling a cockscomb.
When I planted Joseph's coat in the garden, its vivid leaves really stood out.
Joseph's coat takes on color from summer to autumn.
鶏頭 (cockscomb, Celosia argentea) is a different plant with a similar name, but 葉鶏頭 is an amaranth species known for its colorful foliage rather than flower heads.
Standard kanji spelling for this plant.
Alternate kanji spelling with a different reading; less common.
Katakana spelling often used in botanical contexts.
Formed from 葉 and 鶏頭, “cockscomb”; the name distinguishes this amaranth, valued for its brightly colored foliage, from cockscomb grown chiefly for its flower heads.