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WHAT DOES BEEFSTEAK PLANT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

beefsteak plant

Perilla frutescens

Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (syn. Perilla nankinensis (Lour.) Decne., etc.) is a cultivated plant of the mint family Lamiaceae. It is the species identification encompassing two distinct varieties of traditional crop in East Asia: ▪ ) P. frutescens var. crispa the aromatic leafy herb called by its Japanese name shiso, which in turn is a loan word from Chinese: 紫蘇; pinyin: zi-su; Wade–Giles: tsu-su. The plant occurs in red (purple-leaved) or green-leaved forms. It also has a less fashionable translated name "beefsteak plant", but starting around the 1980s, with the rise of popularity of Japanese cuisine, it has become increasingly more chic for the mass media to use refer to it as shiso ▪ ) P. frutescens var. frutescens, the oilseed crop, source of perilla oil. This variety is used as an ingredient in Korean cuisine, both "wild sesame" (lit. tr. of deulggae), and "sesame leaves", which are green.

Definition of beefsteak plant in the English dictionary

The definition of beefsteak plant in the dictionary is an Asian plant, Perilla frutescens crispa, with aromatic red or green leaves which are used in cooking: family Lamiaceae Also called: shiso, Japanese basil.

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Synonyms and antonyms of beefsteak plant in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «beefsteak plant» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BEEFSTEAK PLANT

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Translator English - Chinese

牛排厂
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bistec planta
570 millions of speakers

English

beefsteak plant
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बीफस्टीक संयंत्र
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

مصنع بفتيك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бифштекс растений
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bife planta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বীফস্টেইক উদ্ভিদ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

usine de bifteck
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tumbuhan beefsteak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Beefsteak Pflanze
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シソ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

비프 스테이크 공장
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tunas beefsteak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhà máy beefsteak
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Beefsteak ஆலை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बीफस्टेक वनस्पती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Dana balığı bitkisi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

impianto di bistecca
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

befsztyk roślin
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

біфштекс рослин
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

plantă biftec
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φυτό beefsteak
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

biefstuk plant
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Bladmynta
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

biff anlegg
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of beefsteak plant

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BEEFSTEAK PLANT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about beefsteak plant

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BEEFSTEAK PLANT»

Discover the use of beefsteak plant in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to beefsteak plant and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Origins of Agriculture: An International Perspective
The northernmost reports before the Hokkaido discovery were from Miyagi Prefecture, near Sendai, dating to the eighth and ninth centuries A.D. Beefsteak Plant and Egoma (Pertila frutescens) P. Jrutescens is grown today for its aromatic  ...
C. Wesley Cowan, Patty Jo Watson, Nancy L. Benco, 2006
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Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art
There is a type of brown mushroom sometimes seen in American markets that resembles shiitake closely, though somewhat lighter in color. shirataki, see KONNYAKU SHISO (perilla, beefsteak plant; j&jg): The names "perilla" (after the plant's ...
Shizuo Tsuji, 2006
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A Year across Maryland: A Week-by-Week Guide to Discovering ...
Beefsteak Plant's Fragrant Flowerstalks The onset of frost brings death and decay to most herbaceous plants, but the dried flowerstalks of one common and conspicuous herb persist throughout the winter. Strip off the gray withered flowers of ...
Bryan MacKay, 2013
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The Encyclopedia of Herbs: A Comprehensive Reference to ...
The name beefsteak plant is probably derived from the bloody purple-red color of the leaves ofmany forms. Leaves may also be green, green on top and purple- red on the bottom, crisped and wrinkled or flat, but the application of the cultivar ...
Thomas DeBaggio, Arthur O. Tucker, 2009
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Tropical Shrubs
Acalypha wilkesiana Beefsteak Plant, Jacob's Coat, Copper Leaf The red beefsteak plant is native to Fiji and the New Hebrides. Many other kinds of " beefsreaks" are indigenous to the Pacific tropics, and several are used throughout the ...
Horace F. Clay, 1987
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From Foragers to Farmers: Papers in Honour of Gordon C. Hillman
It remainsuncertain whether occasional beefsteak plant seeds from the Neolithic levels of Krounovka1were cultivated or gathered. In Japan,only sparse finds ofthe plant are knowninthe initialandearly Jomon, thoughfinds increase substantially ...
Andrew S. Fairbairn, Ehud Weiss, 2009
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和英:日本の文化・観光・歴史辞典【改訂版】:
史跡名勝天然記念物保存法 Law for the Preservation of Historical Sites, Places of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monuments. e天然記念物しぜんいさん【自然遺産】 Natural Heritage Site. e 世界遺産しそ【紫蘇】〔植物〕(a) perilla; a beefsteak plant. シソ科 ...
山口百々男, 2014
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The Sushi Book
Beefsteak plant - Aojiso - A shiso leaf, a perilla, also known as the beefsteak plant, a member of the mint family, used as a garnish for sushi and sashimi, and also fried tempura-style. Beefsteak plant - Shiso - A perilla, or beefsteak plant, 217.
Celeste Heiter, 2007
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The Book of Tofu: Food for Mankind
Glossary. BEEFSTEAK PLANT (Shiso): A hearty and very fragrant herb somewhat similar to mint, it is now cultivated throughout the United States. Used fresh. Beefsteak buds and blossoms (Me/'iso and Hojiso): Tiny pink and white flowers in a ...
William Shurtleff, Akiko Aoyagi, 1975
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Creating the Prairie Xeriscape: Low Maintenance, ...
Perilla, beefsteak plant (Perilla frutescens var. crjspa, syn. R ocymojdes) Known as beefsteak plant (due to a perceived resemblance ofits foliage), the 'Crispa' of the botanical name enhances the meaty image. Perhaps it's better to stick to ...
Sara Williams, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BEEFSTEAK PLANT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term beefsteak plant is used in the context of the following news items.
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Exploring Illinois' Native Plants
Beefsteak plant in full bloom at Giant City State Park. Photo by Kevin Boucher. Edit | Remove. The Purple Trillium is one of the earliest plants to ... «WSIU, Dec 14»
2
Around the Hotels
... sauce, fire-grilled estuary oyster with white soybean paste and steamed estuary oyster with rice wine served with ginger and beefsteak plant. «The Korea Herald, Apr 14»
3
Red, juicy rewards
... fully grown tomato weighing in between 250 and 350g my target this summer is to be able to pick 10–12 tomatoes from each beefsteak plant. «Good Food, Feb 14»
4
Lush tips for backyard bliss
At ground level, make use of the colourful leaves of coleus, beefsteak plant (Iresine), acalypha, bromeliads, Tradescantia pallida, maranta, ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jan 14»
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Perilla: Grow it for looks, then eat it, too
The Victorians, who called this beefsteak plant, used perilla as a dark foliage accent among the pansies and begonias of their bedding ... «Washington Post, Oct 13»
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Enjoy Vung Tau street delight in Saigon
... like mustard greens, lettuce and leaves of perilla frutescens (commonly known as beefsteak plant), a bowl of fermented strips of raw papaya, ... «Thanh Nien Daily, Sep 13»
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Test Kitchen tips: Shiso
In North America, it's known primarily as perilla, but also as beefsteak plant and summer coleus. All parts of the plant -- leaves, flowers, roots, ... «Los Angeles Times, May 12»
8
Grow and cook 11 herbs (and no spices)
Shiso: Also known as perilla or beefsteak plant this annual is very common in Japan but just starting to catch on in the U.S. Sushi chefs wrap ... «The Olympian, Jun 11»
9
Window boxes in unexpected places
these wide-open fields, the remarkable wine red leaves and stems of blood leaf (also known as beefsteak plant and chicken gizzard), Iresine ... «Christian Science Monitor, Dec 10»
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Copperleaf's variegated foliage adds sure-fire, year-round color
Copperleaf is also known as Jacob's coat, beefsteak plant, fire-dragon or match-me-if-you-can, depending on which region of the country one ... «Naples Daily News, Nov 09»

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