| Description | Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum). This is the common Basil grown from seeds or cuttings. Used as a seasoning herb in many vegetable and meat dishes, or as a key ingredient of pesto and other condiments. |
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| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Growing Media | average patio |
| Temperature | not frost tolerant, dislikes cold weather |
| Flowers | white, usually removed to produce more leaves |
| Leaves | highly aromatic leaves that are harvested for their flavor |
| Dimensions | 1-2 feet (HS) |
| Propagation | cuttings, seeds |
| Native Site | tropical Asia |
| Misc Facts | "Genus name comes from the Greek name okimon for an aromatic herb, possibly this one. Specific epithet means princely or royal." (#144) |
| Author's Notes | Over all Basil are relatively easy to grow. |
| Notes & Reference | #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org) |
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