Shiso 'Aoshiso' (Perilla frutescens 'Aoshiso'), also called green perilla or beefsteak plant, is a cultivar with large green leaves used extensively in Japanese cuisine (sashimi garnish, tempura, pickles). Distinct cinnamon-anise flavor.
| Family: | Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Perilla (per-IL-uh) |
| Species: | frutescens (froo-TESS-enz) |
| Cultivar: | Aoshiso |
| Additional cultivar information: | (aka Ao-shiso) |
Warm-season annual. Full sun to part shade. Pinch flowers for leaf production. Self-seeds readily. Red perilla ('Akajiso') used for coloring umeboshi. Both have antimicrobial properties.
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