mizuna

[ mi-zoo-nuh ]

noun

1. any of numerous varieties of mustard plant cultivated for their thin, wispy, edible leaves:

   These strains of mizuna have been cultivated in Japan since ancient times.

2. Also called Jap·a·nese mus·tard greens. the leaves from any of these plants, having a somewhat spicy or peppery flavor, eaten raw or cooked:

   a piquant salad of fresh mizuna and shredded radish.

mizuna

/ mɪˈzuːnə /

noun

1. a Japanese variety of lettuce having crisp green leaves

Word History and Origins

Origin of mizuna¹

First recorded in 1910–15; from Japanese mizu “water” + na “mustard plant, (salad) greens”

Word History and Origins

Origin of mizuna¹

Japanese

Example Sentences

Southern Giant is probably the most common variety in U.S. grocery stores and you may also see East Asian varieties like mizuna and tatsoi.

From Salon

Mizuna comes in many forms of varying widths, lengths and colors, but generally has lacy leaves and a mild, peppery flavor.

From Salon

Similar in appearance to mizuna but a different species entirely, Ruby Streaks are slender, lacy and visually appealing.

From Salon

While his competitors raced around the kitchen during the popular Food Network competition show, Alzahabi had already assembled his appetizer plate from the mystery basket — spaghetti with mussels, micro mizuna and TikTok’s viral baked feta pasta — with three minutes to spare.

From Washington Post

Jang obliges with a concert of baby kale, mizuna, cucumber and pleasantly earthy acorn jelly.

From Washington Post