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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  1. 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.

  1. Shiso as a noun:

    Any of several varieties of the herb , related to basil and mint, used in Japanese cooking; perilla.

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