Perilla frutescens crispa
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Definition
Noun: * An ornamental plant: A cultivated variety of Perilla frutescens, grown primarily for its visually striking, deeply crinkled or ruffled leaves, which are typically colored dark red or purple.
Usage
- is often used as a decorative foliage plant in gardens and containers.
- The vibrant color of provides excellent contrast in flower beds.
Advanced Usage
- In horticultural classification, is a cultivar noted for its aesthetic foliage rather than culinary or medicinal use, distinguishing it from other varieties of the species.
Variants and Related Words
- Beefsteak plant: A common name for plants in the species, sometimes used interchangeably, though it can refer to green-leaved varieties.
- Shiso: The Japanese name for , typically referring to culinary varieties used in cooking.
- Perilla: The genus name, encompassing all related plants.
Synonyms
- Ornamental perilla
- Purple ruffled perilla
Noun
- plant grown for its ornamental red or purple foliage