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Ocimum tenuiflorum, commonly known as holy basil, tulasi or tulsi (from Sanskrit), is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. [2] [3] It is widely cultivated throughout the Southeast Asian tropics. [1] [4] [5] It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia and the western Pacific. [1]
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.
Ocimum / ˈ ɒ s ɪ m ə m / is a genus of aromatic annual and perennial herbs and shrubs in the family Lamiaceae, native to the tropical and warm temperate regions of all 6 inhabited continents, with the greatest number of species in Africa. [2]
Za'atar is traditionally dried in the sun and mixed with salt, sesame seeds and sumac. [35] It is commonly eaten with pita, which is dipped in olive oil and then za'atar. [35] When the dried herb is moistened with olive oil, the spread is known as za'atar-wu-zayt or zeit ou za'atar (zeit or zayt, meaning "oil" in Arabic and "olive" in Hebrew). [18]
Tulasi (Sanskrit: तुलसी, romanized: Tulasī), Tulsi or Vrinda is a sacred plant in Hindu tradition. Hindus regard it as an earthly manifestation of the goddess Tulasi; she is regarded as the avatar of Lakshmi, and thus the consort of the god Vishnu. In another iteration, as Vrinda, she is married to Jalandhara.
Thulasi or Tulasi may refer to: . Tulasi or Ocimum tenuiflorum, an aromatic plant in the family Lamiaceae; Tulasi, a 2007 Indian film by Boyapati Srinu; Thulasi, a 1987 Tamil film starring Murali and Seetha
Lemon basil, hoary basil, [2] Thai lemon basil, [3] or Lao basil, [4] (Ocimum × africanum) is a hybrid between basil (Ocimum basilicum) and American basil (Ocimum americanum). [5] [6] [7] The herb is grown primarily in northeastern Africa and southern Asia for its fragrant lemon scent, and is used in cooking.
Lalji is placed in a palanquin and accompanied by singing and dancing devotees. The barat is welcomed on the outskirts of Tulsi's village and the ceremonial wedding is held at the temple. On the bride's side, Tulasi is planted in an earthen pot for the ceremony. People desirous of children perform Kanyadaan from Tulsi's side acting as her parents.