Perilla

Description

Perilla is a genus consisting of one major Asiatic crop species P. frutescens and a few recognized wild species in nature, belonging to the mint family, Lamiaceae. It encompasses several distinct varieties of Asian herb, seed, and vegetable crop, including P. frutescens (deulkkae) and P. frutescens var. crispa (shiso).The genus name Perilla is also a frequently employed common name ("perilla"), applicable to all varieties.Perilla varieties are cross-fertile and intra-specific hybridization occurs naturally.Some varieties are considered invasive.