The difference between Perilla and Shiso
When used as nouns, perilla means an east asian herb with flavorful leaves used in cooking and as a garnish, . also grown for the seeds, which contain an edible and industrially-useful oil, whereas shiso means any of several varieties of the herb , related to basil and mint, used in japanese cooking.
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Perilla as a noun:
An East Asian herb with flavorful leaves used in cooking and as a garnish, . Also grown for the seeds, which contain an edible and industrially-useful oil.
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Shiso as a noun:
Any of several varieties of the herb , related to basil and mint, used in Japanese cooking; perilla.