HOLY BASIL - Ocimum sanctum - Tulsi

A sacred herb…. Holy basil is a flowering plant of the mint family  grown for its aromatic leaves. Holy basil is native to the Indian subcontinent and grows throughout Southeast Asia. The plant is widely used for medicinal properties, often as an herbal tea for a variety of ailments. It is also used as a culinary herb with a pungent flavor that intensifies with cooking. It is reminiscent of clove, Italian basil, and mint and has a peppery spiciness. 
 
The holy basil plant is a small annual or short-lived perennial shrub up to 3 feet in height. The stems are hairy and bear simple toothed or entire leaves opposite along the stem. The fragrant leaves are green or purple, depending on the variety. The small purple or white tubular flowers have green or purple sepals and are borne in terminal spikes. The fruits are nutlets and produce numerous seeds.
 
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Common name: Holy Basil / Tulsi
Botanical Name: Ocimum sanctum
Cultivar: None
USDA Zone: 8-10
Height: 36-60 in.
Light: Full Sun