Genus Perilla (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of Asiatic herbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Perilla is a small genus of Asiatic herbs in the mint family, Lamiaceae, with a few species in East Asia and Southeast Asia.
- The genus Perilla is commonly known for its edible leaves and seeds, which are used in various Asian cuisines.
- Perilla frutescens, a species in the genus Perilla, is widely cultivated for its leaves and seeds in many parts of Asia.
- The genus Perilla is closely related to the genus Elsholtzia, which also includes several species of herbs native to Asia.
- Perilla is a small but diverse genus of Asiatic herbs, with different species exhibiting unique characteristics and uses.