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Ocimum americanum
hoary basil
Synonyms
Ocimum americanum 'Meng Luk'Ocimum canum
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Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Ocimum
- Genus description
Ocimum can be aromatic annuals, evergreen perennials or shrubs with opposite, linear to broadly-ovate leaves and small tubular white or pinkish flowers in whorls forming a spike
- Name status
Correct
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