White perilla
Perilla maxima

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A robust annual herb. It is large and green. It grows 100-150 cm high. The stems are 4 sided. The leaves are narrowly oval or triangle shaped. They are 5-15 cm long by 3-10 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge. The flowers are small and white.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China

How it is used for food

Rice and meat are wrapped in the leaves and cooked. The seeds are used to extract an oil.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring, seeds - oil

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Melissa maxima Arduino; Ocimum ocymoides L.;