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  1. beefsteak plant, Perilla frutescens crispanoun

    plant grown for its ornamental red or purple foliage

  2. beefsteak plant, beef plant, Iresine herbstii, Iresine reticulatanoun

    South American plant having green to purple or red branches with green to purple ornamental foliage and spikes of insignificant woolly flowers with dry membranous bracts

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  1. beefsteak plant

    A beefsteak plant is a type of herbaceous plant, known scientifically as Perilla frutescens, that is native to Southeast Asia and India. It is part of the mint family and is grown for its large, strikingly colored leaves and strong aromatic flavor. The leaves, seeds, and stem are used in a variety of Asian cuisines and are known for their strong, somewhat spicy flavor. The plant gets its name "beefsteak" due to the reddish purple color of its leaves resembling the color of raw beef steak.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of beefsteak plant in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of beefsteak plant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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