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2. Ocimum americanum - Wikipedia

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   Ocimum americanum, known as American basil, lime basil, [2] or hoary basil, [3] is a species of annual herb in the family Lamiaceae. Despite the misleading name, it is native to Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, China, and Southeast Asia. The species is naturalized in Queensland, Christmas Island, and parts of tropical America.

3. Ocimum basilicum var. minimum - Wikipedia

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   The essential oil from European basil contains high concentrations of linalool and methyl chavicol (estragole), in a ratio of about 3:1. [4] [5] Other constituents include: 1,8-cineole, eugenol, and myrcene, among others. [4] [6] The clove scent of sweet basil is derived from eugenol. [7]

4. Basil - Wikipedia

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   Timelapse of growing basil Desiccated basil showing seed dispersal. Basil is an annual, or sometimes perennial, herb.Depending on the variety, plants can reach heights of between 30 and 150 centimetres (1 and 5 feet). [6]

5. List of basil cultivars - Wikipedia

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   Strong magenta color, similar flavor to sweet basil, also called Opal basil. [16] Osmin purple basil: O. basilicum 'Osmin Purple' Dark shiny purple with a jagged edge on the leaves, smaller leaves than red rubin. [24] Cuban basil: O. basilicum: Similar to sweet basil, with smaller leaves and stronger flavor, grown from cuttings. [25] Thai basil

6. Genovese basil - Wikipedia

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   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. Purple ruffles basil - Wikipedia

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   Purple ruffles basil is a cultivar of Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil). The dark purple leaves are used in pesto or as a garnish . [ 1 ] This attractive basil variety has won multiple awards for its beauty, flavor and ease of cultivation, including the Mississippi Medallion and All-American Selection awards. [ 2 ]