Perilla is a plant in the mint family. There are a few wild species, but the main one is known by many names around the world including, Shiso and Beefsteak plant. They come in green, red, and purple varieties, and have a strong, distinctive flavor that is often described as being similar to mint and basil.

Examples:

1. In Korea, perilla seeds are used to make an oil.
2. In Japan, Shiso, another name for perilla, is a popular for sushi.
3. Did you know perilla comes in both green and red, and also purple?