SHISO 'Purple' --Perilla frutescens--
SHISO 'Purple' --Perilla frutescens--
AKA "Beefsteak Plant", this Asian culinary herb/green is used in salads and cooking, as a garnish, wrap, and seasoning. Also medicinally for seafood poisoning & as a carminative. Flavored a little like mint or basil, with edible flowers, seed pods, and leaves, this diverse plant grows to around 5 feet. 70 days.
Tags: Archived, Da, Herb/medicinal, Shiso, Specialty greens