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  2. Mammoth basil - Wikipedia

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    Mammoth basil is a lettuce leaf basil variety, originating from Italy. Like many culinary basils, it is a cultivar of Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil). The plant grows to approximately 18 inches tall, and produces large ruffled leaves with a jagged edge. The flavor is similar to, but stronger than the flavor of Genovese basil.

  3. List of basil cultivars - Wikipedia

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    Basil cultivars vary in several ways. Visually, the size and shape of the leaves varies greatly, from the large lettuce-like leaves of the Mammoth basil and Lettuce leaf basil to the tiny leaves of the Dwarf bush basil. More practically, the fragrance of the basil varies due to the varying types and quantities of essential oils contained in the ...

  4. Basil - Wikipedia

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    In Western cuisine, the generic term "basil" refers to the variety also known as Genovese basil or sweet basil. Basil is native to tropical regions from Central Africa to Southeast Asia . [ 5 ] In temperate climates basil is treated as an annual plant , but it can be grown as a short-lived perennial or biennial in warmer horticultural zones ...

  5. Lettuce leaf basil - Wikipedia

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    Lettuce leaf basil is a large-leaf variety of Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil). The large, crinkled leaves, which grow on the short, wide plant, are sweet, but not as strong as other sweet basils . This makes them particularly suitable for tossing into salads or wrapping fish , chicken or a rice stuffing for grilling .

  6. Genovese basil - Wikipedia

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    Genovese basil Genovese basil from Pra' Basilico Genovese DOP . Genovese basil or sweet basil (Genoese: baxaicò [baʒajˈkɔ] or baxeicò [baʒejˈkɔ]; Italian: basilico genovese [baˈziːliko dʒenoˈveːse,-eːze]) is a cultivar of Ocimum basilicum produced in the Italian provinces of Genoa, Savona and Imperia, Liguria.

  7. Mammoth Mountain is inundated with snow — the most ... - AOL

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    In the first significant storm of the season, Mammoth Mountain saw nearly 50 inches of snow Nov. 23-26, according to the National Weather Service.

  8. Basil seed - Wikipedia

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    Basil seeds are relatively inexpensive to produce, and they can be grown in a variety of climates. The main challenge in basil seed production is the need for a consistent supply of water. Basil seeds are sensitive to drought, and they will not germinate if the soil is too dry. The average yield of basil seeds is about 1,000 pounds per acre.

  9. Genovese sauce - Wikipedia

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    Genovese sauce, known in Italian as sugo alla genovese or "la Genovese", is a slow-cooked onion and meat sauce associated with the city of Naples. It is typically served with ziti , rigatoni or paccheri pasta and sprinkled with grated cheese.