Strong-tasting Japanese plant (6)

I believe the answer is:

wasabi

(Other definitions for wasabi that I've seen before include "Japanese horseradish" , "Hot Japanese paste" , "Pungent green root, used in Japanese cooking" , "Herb" , "Pungent green root used in Japanese cookery" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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