AKA “Beefsteak Plant”, and “akajiso” this Japanese culinary herb is used to flavor & color umeboshi plums, as a rice seasoning called yukari, and to make a summer beverage similar to hibiscus tea. up to 5 feet tall. antioxidant and antiviral, and containing Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, as well as calcium, potassium, iron, and vitamins A, B2 and C. Can be used medicinally.