Perilla Mint (Perilla frutescens)
In Mississippi, perilla mint has escaped cultivation and frequently occurs in natural areas, including pastures. When populations occur on grazing lands or fields harvested for hay, perilla mint poses serious health risks to livestock. It is considered a noxious weed throughout much of the eastern United States. Download this publication to learn more.
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