Bush basil
Ocimum basilicum var. minimum
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has small compact leaves. The flowers are short and white.
There are between 100 and 150 Ocimum species. Not in The Plant List.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Europe, India, Italy, Mediterranean, Slovenia, Spain, Tasmania
How it is used for food
It yields a volatile oil with a spicy odour. It is used for flavouring.
Edible parts
Leaves, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Ocimum minimum Linn.;