Pending editorial review. Names come from GBIF/POWO; growing details are a draft our editors are still verifying.

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Ocimum × africanum

Lemon Basil · Lamiaceae

Also known as Ocimum americanum pilosum, Ocimum × citriodorum, Ocimum × petitianum, Ocimum × pilosum.

Lemon basil, hoary basil, Thai lemon basil, or Lao basil, (Ocimum × africanum) is a hybrid between basil (Ocimum basilicum) and American basil (Ocimum americanum).

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About Lemon Basil

Lemon basil, hoary basil, Thai lemon basil, or Lao basil, (Ocimum × africanum) is a hybrid between basil (Ocimum basilicum) and American basil (Ocimum americanum). The herb is grown primarily in northeastern Africa and southern Asia for its fragrant lemon scent, and is used in cooking.

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

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Growing & care

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	Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Myanmar, New Guinea, Philippines, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Toxicity	Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented

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