AI Overview
The plant in the image is likely Green Shiso, also known as Perilla Leaf or Japanese Basil, botanically classified as Perilla frutescens var. crispa.
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It is an herb in the mint family with large, bright green, wrinkled, serrated leaves and grows to 40–100 centimeters (16–39 in) tall.
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Green Shiso is extensively used in Japanese cuisine, offering a fresh, minty-basil flavor with notes of clove and cumin, and a bitter, astringent finish. It pairs well with fish, rice, noodles, and vegetables.
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It is also recognized as a medicinal herb with antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties.
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Shiso plants are not frost-hardy and are typically grown as annuals in most regions, though they can be perennial in USDA zones 11 and above. Its rhizome root can become invasive, so growing it in a container is often recommended.
