• crispa known as "shiso", is widely grown in Japan. (wikipedia.org)
  • crispa - also called shiso or tía tô. (wikipedia.org)
  • Non-GMO, Heirloom Purple Shiso Perilla Herb Garden Seed from True Leaf Market. (kitazawaseed.com)
  • Shiso 'Akajiso' is a typical red leaf variety of Perilla used extensively in Japan and all over Asia to season vegetables, rice, soups, fish, etc. (seedaholic.com)
  • Shiso, equally well known as Perilla has a wonderful complex aroma. (seedaholic.com)
  • The seed pods or berries of the shiso are also salted and preserved as a sort of spice. (seedaholic.com)
  • Above: Shiso is the Japanese name for a specific variety of perilla: Perilla frutescens var. (gardenista.com)
  • The names perilla, shiso, and sesame leaf are often used interchangeably. (gardenista.com)
  • The same night I found Shiso Perilla Green and Red Seeds ($1.99 per packet) at Botanical Interests. (gardenista.com)
  • Perilla frutescens var crispa f. purpurascens (red or purple shiso) is looking good on the window sill in front of my desk! (edimentals.com)
  • Sometimes referred to as Perilla 'Britton' and called 'Hojiso' in Japan, the red-veined leaves are green on top and deep purple-red on the bottom. (seedaholic.com)
  • Basil Seeds - Thai Sweet Large Leaf Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. (kitazawaseed.com)
  • Perilla is often confused with Basil and used for the same purposes. (seedaholic.com)
  • Perilla is in the mint family and it's also easy to make more plants by taking cuttings (like basil). (edimentals.com)
  • The genus name Perilla comes from the Latin word pera meaning bag in reference to the shape of the fruiting calyx. (ncsu.edu)
  • The crispa variety is differentiated by leaf and stem colors, which vary from green to red to purple, indicating the presence of anthocyanins. (wikipedia.org)
  • The most common use is the leaf but seeds and flower buds have their own particular flavours. (renaissanceherbs.com.au)
  • An edible plant, perilla is grown in gardens and attracts butterflies. (wikipedia.org)
  • An aromatic Japanese specialty herb, perilla is grown for its flower tips/buds and. (kitazawaseed.com)
  • It is worth noting that Perilla is a very attractive plant often grown simply for its ornamental value. (seedaholic.com)
  • Perilla grown as an ornamental in the sutropical "Edimentals" border at Wisley Gardens just outside of London in the early 2000s with Amaranthus, Barbarea variegata, Cordyline "Purple Tower, Canna, Banana (Musa spp. (edimentals.com)
  • Perilla frutescens crispa is an erect, often profusely branched, annual to perennial plant growing 30 - 200cm tall. (theferns.info)
  • *Some species cannot be shipped to certain locations* While our website and shipping policies have been specifically and carefully designed to restrict or prevent the purchase of seeds to areas where prohibited, the purchaser is ultimately responsible for adhering to state and/or other applicable restrictions, prohibitions, and recommendations. (amkhaseed.com)
  • The fruit is a schizocarp, 2 mm (1⁄16 in) in diameter, and with reticulate pattern on the outside. (wikipedia.org)
  • Although perilla is widely cultivated as an edible plant for humans, it is toxic to cattle and other ruminants, as well as horses. (wikipedia.org)
  • From the vaults: my Edible and Useful Plant Seed Trade List from 2000! (edimentals.com)
  • An attractive cultivar medium sized, scarlet red fruit that is full of flavour. (renaissanceherbs.com.au)
  • The regular Perilla is usually available with either red or green leaves, the red having more of an anise flavour and slightly less spicy than the green variety, which tastes more like cinnamon. (seedaholic.com)
  • In its natural state, the yield of perilla leaves and seeds is not high. (wikipedia.org)
  • Perilla leaves are also rich in vitamins A, C and riboflavin. (wikipedia.org)
  • The perilla buns are made with glutinous sorghum or glutinous rice flour dough filled with red bean paste and wrapped with perilla leaves. (wikipedia.org)
  • The seeds and leaves of perilla are also used for flavoring curries in north east India. (wikipedia.org)
  • A less typical form of Perilla has beautiful bi-coloured leaves. (seedaholic.com)
  • Perilla frutescens leaves are hypothesized to possess antioxidant and amyloid-ß (Aß) aggregation inhibitory properties primarily due to their polyphenol-type compounds. (bvsalud.org)
  • To collect perilla seeds, the whole plant is harvested, and the seeds are beat out of the plant, before being spread for sun drying. (wikipedia.org)
  • Once the flower has bloomed, collect the seeds to sprinkle on salad and rice. (seedaholic.com)
  • To collect the seeds, wait until the flowers and stems turn brown and dry, and shake them over a plate. (seedaholic.com)
  • Perilla is also of course commonly used as an ornamental in warmer areas like Southern England, but I've also seen it outside in Gothenburg in Southern Sweden. (edimentals.com)
  • Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt is a renowned medicinal plant with pharmaceutically valuable phenolic acids and flavonoids. (bvsalud.org)
  • Browse our collection of more than 2,000 plants and seeds, which can be ordered directly from our favorite shops and growers. (gardenista.com)
  • Perilla is an annual plant growing 60-90 cm (24-35 in) tall, with stalks which are hairy and square. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the United States, perilla is a weed pest, toxic to cattle after ingestion. (wikipedia.org)
  • The golden twin-spot moth or tomato looper, Chrysodeixis chalcites (Esper), is a polyphagous and worldwide pest that causes important aesthetic damages to banana fruits in the Canary Islands. (bioone.org)
  • This is an important crop in the Far East both used as a flavouring, a dye plant, as wraps (the seeds, seed oil and seed sprouts are also used). (edimentals.com)
  • While the specific epithet frutescens means shrubby or bushy. (ncsu.edu)
  • Manipuri cuisine uses the ground roasted seed in a salad. (wikipedia.org)
  • If the stem is cut about 5 cm (2 in) above ground level in summer, a new stalk grows, and it produces more fruit. (wikipedia.org)
  • The extent Amkha Seed LLC can be held liable for damages is limited to replacement of the item, or a refund of the purchase price (within 30 days of purchase). (amkhaseed.com)
  • The pharmacological properties of traditional Chinese medicine indicate that Perilla frutescens may have potential therapeutic effects on depression and other neuropsychiatric diseases due to its ability to regulate Qi and alleviate depressive symptoms. (bvsalud.org)
  • Consumption of large amounts of seeds has resulted in anaphylaxis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Overall, the results of the present study can be applied for the large-scale production of valuable phenolic acids and flavonoids from P. frutescens through CuNPs and AgNPs 100 mg/L elicited cell suspension cultures. (bvsalud.org)
  • Perilla seeds can be soft or hard, being white, grey, brown, and dark brown in colour and globular in shape. (wikipedia.org)
  • Pinching off the flowers before they go to seed will help slow the spread of its wind-dispersed seeds. (ncsu.edu)
  • In India, perilla seeds are roasted and ground with salt, chilis, and tomatoes to make a savoury side dish or chutney. (wikipedia.org)
  • Make small shallow holes on top at a comfortable distance from each other and drop two or three seeds in each hole. (seedaholic.com)
  • Seeds can be sown directly outdoors or sown indoors in pots or trays. (seedaholic.com)