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PERILLA, RED SHISO
Perilla frutescens Annual Height: 24"-36" Light: Sun Soil: Well Drained Soil Color: Lavender Symbolism: |
Category: Annual Culinary Ornamental |
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Scented leaves are popular in Japan for flavoring raw fish, bean curd, pickles and tempura. Also used to give scarlet color to pickled plums and preserved ginger. | |