Perilla frutescens var. crispa (L.) Britton var. (Benth.) Deane
beefsteakplant
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
beefsteakplant
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
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Distribution of Perilla frutescens var. crispa
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Introduction
Aromatic leafy herb popular in Asian cuisine is grown in gardens and rarely escapes. Both green and purple-leaved forms are grown. The green-leaved form was collected once in a soil and compost refuse dump in Burnaby (Lomer 9075 @ UBC).
Author: Frank Lomer, Honorary Research Associate, University of British Columbia Herbarium |
Status Information
| Scientific Name | Origin Status | Provincial Status | BC List (Red Blue List) | COSEWIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perilla frutescens var. crispa | Unlisted | Non-established | Not Listed | |
| Perilla frutescens var. frutescens | Unlisted | Non-established | Not Listed |
BC Ministry of Environment: BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer.