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Ocimum basilicum L.

Sweet basil · Lamiaceae

Common names: Basil, Thai basil.

Basil UK: /ˈbæzəl/; US: /ˈbeɪzəl/ (Ocimum basilicum), also called great basil or Saint-Joseph's-wort, is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae (mints).

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About Sweet basil

Basil UK: /ˈbæzəl/; US: /ˈbeɪzəl/ (Ocimum basilicum), also called great basil or Saint-Joseph's-wort, is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae (mints). It is also called the "king of herbs" and the "royal herb". The name "basil" comes from Greek βασιλικόν φυτόν (basilikón phutón), "royal/kingly plant".

Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.

Native range	Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Maluku, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Philippines, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Western Australia
Toxicity	Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented

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