"Kyo-yasai" is a general term for varieties of vegetables that were created by selective breeding a long time ago and have been produced in a traditional manner mainly in regions in Kyoto Prefecture, generally referring to 43 varieties of vegetables in total that fall under 'Kyo no Dento Yasai' (41 varieties certified by Kyoto Prefectural Government to continue to be produced in the traditional manner) and/or 'Brand Kyo-Yasai' (21 varieties certified o have reliable quality and to be produced at such an adequate and stable volume to enable distribution to the marketplace).
京野菜（きょうやさい）とは、主に京都府地方で古くから品種改良が施されて誕生し、伝統的に生産され続けている野菜の品種群のことで、一般的に京の伝統野菜41品目とブランド京野菜21品目をさし、重複品目を含めた総品目は、43品目である。