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Daikon (大根, literally "big root") is a generic term for radish in Japanese language.For example, European radish is called hatsukadaikon (廿日大根) in Japan. In the West, the word daikon sometimes refers to long white Asian radish varieties and sometimes Japanese radish varieties.
Daikon [2] or mooli, [3] Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus, is a mild-flavored winter radish usually characterized by fast-growing leaves and a long, white, napiform root. . Originally native to continental East Asia, [4] daikon is harvested and consumed throughout the region, as well as in South Asia, and is available internat
Hanakotoba, also known as 花言葉 – Japanese form of the language of flowers; List of national flowers – flowers that represent specific geographic areas; Plants in culture – uses of plants by humans; Narcissus in culture – uses of narcissus flowers by humans
The name is referenced in various works: The name is the subject of a 1960 song by the New Zealand balladeer Peter Cape. [11] It appears in the 1976 (re-released in 1979) single "The Lone Ranger" by British band Quantum Jump, which featured in the title sequence of the second series of The Kenny Everett Video Show. [citation needed]
While the Japanese name daikon has been adopted in English, it is also sometimes called the Japanese radish, Chinese radish, Oriental radish, or mooli (in India and South Asia). [22] Daikons commonly have elongated white roots, although many varieties of daikon exist. One well-known variety is 'April Cross', with smooth white roots.
Kintoki carrots, a Japanese cultivar from Kyoto Prefecture The "Western" carrot emerged in the Netherlands in the 16th or 17th century. [ 46 ] There is a popular belief that its orange colour made it popular in those countries as an emblem of the House of Orange and the struggle for Dutch independence , although there is little evidence for ...
Kinpira (金平) is a Japanese side dish, usually made of root vegetables that have been sautéed and simmered. [1] The most common variety is kinpira gobō, or braised burdock root. [2] Other vegetables used include carrots, lotus root; [1] [2] skins of squash such as kabocha, mushrooms or broccoli; [3] [4] and seaweeds such as arame and ...
Angelica acutiloba is a perennial herb from the family Apiaceae or Umbelliferous (carrot or parsley family). It is predominately in Japan and perhaps endemic (unique). [1] It is now distributed widely and cultivated in Jilin, China, [2] Korea, [2] Taiwan [3] and Indonesia. [2] The common name of Angelica acutiloba is known as tōki (トウキ ...