Perilla frutescens is a species of Perilla in the mint family Lamiaceae. It is an annual plant native to eastern Russia, South and Southeast Asia, and has been introduced to parts of eastern Asia, Europe, and North America. It prefers subtropical habitats.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Beefsteak plant being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Lamiales
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Perilla
- Species
- Perilla frutescens
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