Task: Explanation
Input (English): Perilla is a genus consisting of one major Asiatic crop species "P. frutescens" and a few recognized wild species in nature, belonging to the mint family, Lamiaceae. It encompasses several distinct varieties of Asian herb, seed, and vegetable crop, including "P. frutescens" (deulkkae) and "P. frutescens" var. "crispa" (shiso). The genus name "Perilla" is also a frequently employed common name ("perilla"), applicable to all varieties. Perilla varieties are cross-fertile and intra-specific hybridization occurs naturally. Some varieties are considered invasive. Question: Are  Escobaria and Perilla both mint species? Answer: no
Output (English): Perilla is a genus consisting of one major Asiatic crop species P. frutescens and a few recognized wild species in nature, belonging to the mint family, Lamiaceae.