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The character 苤 is structured with the grass radical 艹 atop the component 不, which primarily provides phonetic guidance. Its etymology lies in forming a specific botanical term, notably appearing in the compound 苤蓝 for kohlrabi, a meaning that has persisted without expansion to other common uses. There is no separate traditional form that underwent simplification, as the character has maintained this composition, and its role remains narrowly tied to denoting this vegetable.