穂ほ紫じ蘇そ

noun

shiso flower spikes; inflorescence of shiso

Refers specifically to the flowering stalks of the shiso plant, often used as a garnish for sashimi and other dishes. Not the leaves.

See also: シソ

• 刺さし身みのつまに穂ほ紫蘇じそが添そえてある。

  Shiso flower spikes are served as a garnish with the sashimi.

• 穂ほ紫蘇じそは天てんぷらにしても美味おいしい。

  Shiso flower spikes are also delicious as tempura.