Plant Details
:Common Name
Perilla frutescens
:Scientific Name
Perilla frutescens
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:Introduction
Perilla frutescens is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) and is widely known by different names across the world. This annual species is native to Southeast Asia and the highland regions of India. It has been traditionally cultivated as a crop throughout the Korean Peninsula, southern China, Japan, and India. A distinct variety, P. frutescens var. crispa, commonly called shiso, is especially popular and extensively grown in Japan.
: Details
Perilla is an edible species commonly cultivated in gardens, where it also serves to attract butterflies. The plant releases a pronounced mint-like fragrance, largely due to the presence of perilla ketone, the principal volatile compound responsible for its distinctive aroma. This compound occurs in especially high concentrations in the leaves of Perilla frutescens.
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